Inflation Gabon 1971
Average inflation: 6.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 6.5%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 8.7%. The lowest inflation was in January at 3.5%.
- Highest month
- December: 8.7%
- Lowest month
- January: 3.5%
- Difference
- 5.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 6.5%. This approaches the highest level since records began (6.5% in 1971).
- 5-year average
- 6.5%
- 10-year average
- 6.5%
- All-time high (1971)
- 6.5%
- All-time low (1971)
- 6.5%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 4.5% 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 €106.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1971
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 3.5% |
| February | 4.0% |
| March | 4.3% |
| April | 4.7% |
| May | 5.1% |
| June | 6.7% |
| July | 7.1% |
| August | 7.7% |
| September | 8.5% |
| October | 8.5% |
| November | 8.6% |
| December | 8.7% |
| Average | 6.5% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.