Inflation Georgia 2012

Average inflation: 4.2%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 4.2%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in December at 4.9%. The lowest inflation was in February at 3.8%.

Highest month
December: 4.9%
Lowest month
February: 3.8%
Difference
1.1 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 0.8%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of -4.3%.

Highest increase
Energy: 0.8%
Lowest increase
Food: -4.3%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.6%.

5-year average
4.6%
10-year average
4.3%
All-time high (2007)
5.4%
All-time low (2006)
2.1%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2011, the difference is minimal (-0.6 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
-0.6 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
April: -1.7 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 2.2% 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 €104.20 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2012

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2011
January 4.3% -0.7
February 3.8% -1.6
March 3.9% -1.5
April 3.8% -1.7
May 4.1% -1.4
June 4.2% -1.2
July 4.4% +0.5
August 4.2% -0.1
September 4.2% +0.1
October 4.3% 0.0
November 4.7% +0.4
December 4.9% +0.5
Average 4.2%

Data source

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

See also