Inflation Algeria 2010
Average inflation: 3.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.9%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 6.3%. The lowest inflation was in April at 2.5%.
- Highest month
- May: 6.3%
- Lowest month
- April: 2.5%
- Difference
- 3.8 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 1.9%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 4.3%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 1.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.1%.
- 5-year average
- 4.1%
- 10-year average
- 4.1%
- All-time high (2009)
- 5.7%
- All-time low (2006)
- 2.3%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2009, inflation has fallen by +1.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: -3.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.9% 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 €103.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2010
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5.2% | -0.3 |
| February | 4.2% | -2.0 |
| March | 3.7% | -1.9 |
| April | 2.5% | -3.3 |
| May | 6.3% | +2.7 |
| June | 6.1% | +1.2 |
| July | 4.0% | -3.3 |
| August | 4.0% | -2.5 |
| September | 2.5% | -3.3 |
| October | 2.8% | -3.2 |
| November | 3.4% | -2.5 |
| December | 2.7% | -3.1 |
| Average | 3.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.