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
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
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.