Current inflation مصر 26.4%

September 2024

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 29.5%, far above the ECB target.

Historical Context

Current inflation is 12.0% higher than the 5-year average of 17.5%.

5-year average
17.5%
10-year average
16.5%
All-time high (2023)
33.8%
All-time low (2020)
5.1%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2023, inflation has risen by -4.3 percentage point.

ECB Target

Inflation is 27.5% 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 €129.50 next year at this inflation rate.

Last 12 months

5-year trend

Statistics

This year (avg.)
29.5%
Last year
33.8%
5-year average
29.5%
All-time high (2023)
33.8%