Inflation Dominican Republic 2002
Average inflation: 5.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 5.2%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 10.5%. The lowest inflation was in February at 2.3%.
- Highest month
- December: 10.5%
- Lowest month
- February: 2.3%
- Difference
- 8.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 4.8%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 4.6%.
- Highest increase
- Core inflation: 4.8%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 4.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.1% lower than the 5-year average of 7.3%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (5.2% in 2002).
- 5-year average
- 7.3%
- 10-year average
- 7.3%
- All-time high (2001)
- 9%
- All-time low (2002)
- 5.2%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2001, inflation has fallen by +3.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -3.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -9.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 3.2% 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 €105.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2002
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.4% | -9.0 |
| February | 2.3% | -9.2 |
| March | 3.9% | -7.2 |
| April | 4.0% | -7.7 |
| May | 3.3% | -8.6 |
| June | 4.0% | -6.2 |
| July | 4.7% | -4.7 |
| August | 4.9% | -4.1 |
| September | 5.4% | -0.5 |
| October | 8.2% | +2.3 |
| November | 8.8% | +3.5 |
| December | 10.5% | +6.1 |
| Average | 5.2% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.