Inflation Georgia 2009
Average inflation: 4.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.6%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 7.0%. The lowest inflation was in September at 2.3%.
- Highest month
- January: 7.0%
- Lowest month
- September: 2.3%
- Difference
- 4.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 1.6%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of -3.7%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 1.6%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: -3.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.1%.
- 5-year average
- 4.1%
- 10-year average
- 4.1%
- All-time high (2007)
- 5.4%
- All-time low (2006)
- 2.1%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2008, the difference is minimal (+0.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +4.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.6% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €104.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2009
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7.0% | +1.9 |
| February | 7.0% | +2.0 |
| March | 6.7% | +3.6 |
| April | 6.3% | +4.9 |
| May | 5.9% | +4.3 |
| June | 5.4% | +3.2 |
| July | 4.1% | +0.4 |
| August | 3.0% | -2.0 |
| September | 2.3% | -4.0 |
| October | 2.3% | -4.2 |
| November | 2.6% | -4.0 |
| December | 2.7% | -4.1 |
| Average | 4.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.