Inflation Algeria 2007
Average inflation: 3.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.7%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 5.4%. The lowest inflation was in May at 1.3%.
- Highest month
- September: 5.4%
- Lowest month
- May: 1.3%
- Difference
- 4.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 6.3%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 2.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 6.3%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 2.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.7% higher than the 5-year average of 3.0%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.7% in 2007).
- 5-year average
- 3%
- 10-year average
- 3%
- All-time high (2007)
- 3.7%
- All-time low (2006)
- 2.3%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2006, inflation has risen by +1.4 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: +3.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.7% 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 €103.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2007
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.4% | +1.8 |
| February | 3.3% | +3.5 |
| March | 3.1% | +2.8 |
| April | 1.6% | +0.6 |
| May | 1.3% | -0.9 |
| June | 3.3% | +1.2 |
| July | 4.8% | +2.8 |
| August | 4.4% | +1.1 |
| September | 5.4% | +1.3 |
| October | 4.9% | +0.3 |
| November | 4.8% | +0.7 |
| December | 4.8% | +1.0 |
| Average | 3.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.