Inflation Dominican Republic 2000
Average inflation: 7.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 7.7%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 12.7%. The lowest inflation was in April at 5.5%.
- Highest month
- September: 12.7%
- Lowest month
- April: 5.5%
- Difference
- 7.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of -0.1%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of -0.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food: -0.1%
- Lowest increase
- Food: -0.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 7.7%. This approaches the highest level since records began (7.7% in 2000).
- 5-year average
- 7.7%
- 10-year average
- 7.7%
- All-time high (2000)
- 7.7%
- All-time low (2000)
- 7.7%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 5.7% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €107.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2000
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 6.0% |
| February | 6.3% |
| March | 5.7% |
| April | 5.5% |
| May | 5.7% |
| June | 7.3% |
| July | 8.0% |
| August | 9.0% |
| September | 12.7% |
| October | 9.2% |
| November | 8.1% |
| December | 9.0% |
| Average | 7.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.