Inflation Algeria 2011
Average inflation: 4.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.5%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in August at 5.7%. The lowest inflation was in March at 3.4%.
- Highest month
- August: 5.7%
- Lowest month
- March: 3.4%
- Difference
- 2.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 4.2%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 1.4%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 4.2%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 1.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.5%.
- 5-year average
- 4.5%
- 10-year average
- 4.2%
- All-time high (2009)
- 5.7%
- All-time low (2006)
- 2.3%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2010, inflation has fallen by +0.6 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: +2.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.5% 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 €104.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6% | -1.6 |
| February | 3.5% | -0.7 |
| March | 3.4% | -0.3 |
| April | 4.5% | +2.0 |
| May | 3.9% | -2.4 |
| June | 3.7% | -2.4 |
| July | 5.2% | +1.2 |
| August | 5.7% | +1.7 |
| September | 5.1% | +2.6 |
| October | 5.5% | +2.7 |
| November | 4.9% | +1.5 |
| December | 5.2% | +2.5 |
| Average | 4.5% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.