Inflation Georgia 2011

Average inflation: 4.8%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 4.8%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in April at 5.5%. The lowest inflation was in July at 3.9%.

Highest month
April: 5.5%
Lowest month
July: 3.9%
Difference
1.6 percentage points
Months with data
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 16.8%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 2.6%.

Highest increase
Food: 16.8%
Lowest increase
Energy: 2.6%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.8%.

5-year average
4.8%
10-year average
4.4%
All-time high (2007)
5.4%
All-time low (2006)
2.1%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2010, the difference is minimal (-0.2 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
-0.2 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
July: -2.3 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 2.8% 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 GEL 100 this year will cost approximately GEL 104.80 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2011

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2010
January 5.0% +1.4
February 5.4% +1.6
March 5.4% +1.4
April 5.5% +1.4
May 5.5% +1.4
June 5.4% +0.9
July 3.9% -2.3
August 4.3% -1.8
September 4.1% -2.1
October 4.3% -1.9
November 4.3% -1.6
December 4.4% -1.4
Average 4.8%

Data source

Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.

See also