Inflation Haiti 1999
Average inflation: 3.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.0%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 4.3%. The lowest inflation was in June at 2.2%.
- Highest month
- December: 4.3%
- Lowest month
- June: 2.2%
- Difference
- 2.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 4.6%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of -0.6%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 4.6%
- Lowest increase
- Food: -0.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.2% lower than the 5-year average of 4.2%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (3.0% in 1999).
- 5-year average
- 4.2%
- 10-year average
- 4.2%
- All-time high (1998)
- 5.3%
- All-time low (1999)
- 3%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1998, inflation has fallen by +2.3 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -2.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -5.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.0% 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 €103.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1999
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1998 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.3% | -5.1 |
| February | 3.0% | -4.3 |
| March | 3.0% | -3.8 |
| April | 2.8% | -3.2 |
| May | 2.3% | -3.2 |
| June | 2.2% | -3.6 |
| July | 2.2% | -3.4 |
| August | 2.5% | -2.3 |
| September | 3.3% | -0.9 |
| October | 4.2% | +0.5 |
| November | 3.9% | +0.3 |
| December | 4.3% | +1.3 |
| Average | 3.0% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.