Inflation Gambia 2019
Average inflation: 2.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.5%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 5.8%. The lowest inflation was in November at 0.4%.
- Highest month
- January: 5.8%
- Lowest month
- November: 0.4%
- Difference
- 5.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 6.8%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 5.8%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 6.8%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 5.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.3%.
- 5-year average
- 2.3%
- 10-year average
- 2.3%
- All-time high (2014)
- 4.8%
- All-time low (2015)
- -0.3%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2018, the difference is minimal (-2.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -2.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: -6.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.5% 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 €102.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2019
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8% | +4.1 |
| February | 4.2% | +1.2 |
| March | 4.1% | +0.7 |
| April | 3.1% | -0.4 |
| May | 3.1% | -1.4 |
| June | 2.5% | -2.9 |
| July | 1.9% | -3.6 |
| August | 1.5% | -4.0 |
| September | 1.6% | -3.5 |
| October | 0.6% | -5.7 |
| November | 0.4% | -6.3 |
| December | 1.1% | -5.2 |
| Average | 2.5% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.