Inflation Algeria 2015
Average inflation: 4.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.8%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 6.1%. The lowest inflation was in November at 3.4%.
- Highest month
- September: 6.1%
- Lowest month
- November: 3.4%
- Difference
- 2.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 4.8%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 1.3%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 4.8%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 1.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.9%.
- 5-year average
- 4.9%
- 10-year average
- 4.5%
- All-time high (2012)
- 8.9%
- All-time low (2006)
- 2.3%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2014, inflation has risen by +1.9 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +5.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.8% 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 €104.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2015
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.7% | +4.0 |
| February | 5.6% | +5.0 |
| March | 5.5% | +4.6 |
| April | 5.8% | +5.1 |
| May | 5.9% | +4.2 |
| June | 4.5% | +1.7 |
| July | 3.7% | +0.4 |
| August | 4.5% | +1.8 |
| September | 6.1% | +2.2 |
| October | 3.6% | -2.5 |
| November | 3.4% | -3.0 |
| December | 4.4% | -0.9 |
| Average | 4.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.