Inflation Haiti 2005
Average inflation: 14.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 14.0%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 15.5%. The lowest inflation was in May at 10.8%.
- Highest month
- February: 15.5%
- Lowest month
- May: 10.8%
- Difference
- 4.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 12.9%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 6.9%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 12.9%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 6.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.9% lower than the 5-year average of 16.9%.
- 5-year average
- 16.9%
- 10-year average
- 12.8%
- All-time high (2003)
- 28.5%
- All-time low (1999)
- 3%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2004, inflation has fallen by +7.4 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -7.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -18.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 12.0% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €114.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2005
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14.7% | -18.2 |
| February | 15.5% | -11.1 |
| March | 15.5% | -6.9 |
| April | 13.7% | -8.7 |
| May | 10.8% | -12.9 |
| June | 11.8% | -11.6 |
| July | 12.8% | -8.1 |
| August | 13.5% | -6.8 |
| September | 14.8% | -2.5 |
| October | 14.4% | -2.4 |
| November | 15.0% | -0.4 |
| December | 15.2% | +0.5 |
| Average | 14.0% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.