Inflation Gambia 2011
Average inflation: 1.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.3%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in August at 3.5%. The lowest inflation was in February at -1.2%.
- Highest month
- August: 3.5%
- Lowest month
- February: -1.2%
- Difference
- 4.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 6.4%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 3.9%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 6.4%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 3.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.3%. This approaches the highest level since records began (1.3% in 2011).
- 5-year average
- 1.3%
- 10-year average
- 1.3%
- All-time high (2011)
- 1.3%
- All-time low (2011)
- 1.3%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.7% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €101.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | -0.1% |
| February | -1.2% |
| March | 0.3% |
| April | 0.8% |
| May | 2.7% |
| June | 0.8% |
| July | 2.3% |
| August | 3.5% |
| September | 2.1% |
| October | 1.0% |
| November | 0.6% |
| December | 2.3% |
| Average | 1.3% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.