Inflation Dominica 2012
Average inflation: 3.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.8%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 6.0%. The lowest inflation was in December at 1.1%.
- Highest month
- January: 6.0%
- Lowest month
- December: 1.1%
- Difference
- 4.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 1.1%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 1.1%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 1.1%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 1.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.6% lower than the 5-year average of 4.4%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (3.8% in 2012).
- 5-year average
- 4.4%
- 10-year average
- 4.4%
- All-time high (2011)
- 5.1%
- All-time low (2012)
- 3.8%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2011, inflation has fallen by +1.3 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: -6.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.8% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €103.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2012
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0% | +2.4 |
| February | 5.1% | +1.3 |
| March | 4.0% | -0.1 |
| April | 4.1% | -0.8 |
| May | 4.2% | -0.9 |
| June | 4.3% | -0.1 |
| July | 4.4% | -0.6 |
| August | 4.7% | +0.1 |
| September | 3.5% | -0.5 |
| October | 2.3% | -4.1 |
| November | 1.5% | -5.7 |
| December | 1.1% | -6.5 |
| Average | 3.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.