Inflation Egypt 2014
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 October at 11.8%. The lowest inflation was in May at 8.2%.
- Highest month
- October: 11.8%
- Lowest month
- May: 8.2%
- Difference
- 3.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 12.4%. The lowest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 9.2%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 12.4%
- Lowest increase
- Core inflation: 9.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.9% higher than the 5-year average of 9.2%. This approaches the highest level since records began (10.1% in 2014).
- 5-year average
- 9.2%
- 10-year average
- 9.2%
- All-time high (2014)
- 10.1%
- All-time low (2012)
- 7.2%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2013, inflation has risen by +0.6 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +5.1 percentage points
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 2014
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.4% | +5.1 |
| February | 9.8% | +1.6 |
| March | 9.6% | +2.0 |
| April | 8.9% | +0.8 |
| May | 8.2% | 0.0 |
| June | 8.2% | -1.6 |
| July | 11.0% | +0.7 |
| August | 11.5% | +1.8 |
| September | 11.1% | +1.0 |
| October | 11.8% | +1.4 |
| November | 9.1% | -3.9 |
| December | 10.1% | -1.6 |
| Average | 10.1% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.