Inflation Algeria 2006
Average inflation: 2.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.3%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 4.6%. The lowest inflation was in February at -0.2%.
- Highest month
- October: 4.6%
- Lowest month
- February: -0.2%
- Difference
- 4.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 4.3%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 4.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 4.3%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 4.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.3%. This approaches the highest level since records began (2.3% in 2006).
- 5-year average
- 2.3%
- 10-year average
- 2.3%
- All-time high (2006)
- 2.3%
- All-time low (2006)
- 2.3%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.
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 €102.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2006
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 0.6% |
| February | -0.2% |
| March | 0.3% |
| April | 1.0% |
| May | 2.2% |
| June | 2.1% |
| July | 2.0% |
| August | 3.3% |
| September | 4.1% |
| October | 4.6% |
| November | 4.1% |
| December | 3.8% |
| Average | 2.3% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.