Inflation Equatorial Guinea 2022
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 June at 6.1%. The lowest inflation was in January at 2.9%.
- Highest month
- June: 6.1%
- Lowest month
- January: 2.9%
- Difference
- 3.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 5.6%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 2.5%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 5.6%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 2.5%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.4% higher than the 5-year average of 2.4%. This approaches the highest level since records began (4.8% in 2022).
- 5-year average
- 2.4%
- 10-year average
- 2.3%
- All-time high (2022)
- 4.8%
- All-time low (2021)
- -0.1%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2021, the difference is minimal (+4.9 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +4.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- June: +8.1 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 €100 this year will cost approximately €104.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2022
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.9% | +3.6 |
| February | 3.4% | +4.6 |
| March | 4.0% | +5.6 |
| April | 3.5% | +4.7 |
| May | 5.1% | +6.5 |
| June | 6.1% | +8.1 |
| July | 5.6% | +6.1 |
| August | 6.1% | +6.1 |
| September | 5.8% | +5.1 |
| October | 5.0% | +3.1 |
| November | 4.9% | +2.8 |
| December | 5.0% | +2.1 |
| Average | 4.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.