Inflation Ethiopia 2012
Average inflation: 15.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 15.0%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 15.0%. The lowest inflation was in December at 15.0%.
- Highest month
- December: 15.0%
- Lowest month
- December: 15.0%
- Difference
- 0.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 1 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 17.0%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 15.2%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 17.0%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 15.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 15.0%. This approaches the highest level since records began (15.0% in 2012).
- 5-year average
- 15%
- 10-year average
- 15%
- All-time high (2012)
- 15%
- All-time low (2012)
- 15%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 13.0% 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 €115.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2012
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| December | 15.0% |
| Average | 15.0% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.Not all months available yet.