Inflation Gabon 1972
Average inflation: 6.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 6.7%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 8.0%. The lowest inflation was in September at 6.0%.
- Highest month
- May: 8.0%
- Lowest month
- September: 6.0%
- Difference
- 2.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 6.6%. This approaches the highest level since records began (6.7% in 1972).
- 5-year average
- 6.6%
- 10-year average
- 6.6%
- All-time high (1972)
- 6.7%
- All-time low (1971)
- 6.5%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1971, the difference is minimal (+0.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +2.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 4.7% 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 €106.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1972
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1971 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.4% | +2.9 |
| February | 6.5% | +2.5 |
| March | 6.6% | +2.3 |
| April | 7.6% | +2.9 |
| May | 8.0% | +2.9 |
| June | 6.4% | -0.3 |
| July | 6.8% | -0.3 |
| August | 6.2% | -1.5 |
| September | 6.0% | -2.5 |
| October | 6.2% | -2.3 |
| November | 6.6% | -2.0 |
| December | 6.6% | -2.1 |
| Average | 6.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.