Inflation Egypt 2011
Average inflation: 10.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 10.1%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 12.1%. The lowest inflation was in October at 7.1%.
- Highest month
- April: 12.1%
- Lowest month
- October: 7.1%
- Difference
- 5.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 15.8%. The lowest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 8.3%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 15.8%
- Lowest increase
- Core inflation: 8.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 10.1%. This approaches the highest level since records began (10.1% in 2011).
- 5-year average
- 10.1%
- 10-year average
- 10.1%
- All-time high (2011)
- 10.1%
- All-time low (2011)
- 10.1%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 8.1% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €110.10 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 |
|---|---|
| January | 10.8% |
| February | 10.7% |
| March | 11.5% |
| April | 12.1% |
| May | 11.8% |
| June | 11.8% |
| July | 10.4% |
| August | 8.5% |
| September | 8.2% |
| October | 7.1% |
| November | 9.1% |
| December | 9.6% |
| Average | 10.1% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.