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

Food
4.3%
+0.4vs avg.
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Energy
1.9%
-2.0vs avg.
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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.

See also