Inflation Jamaica 2000
Average inflation: 8.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 8.1%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 9.1%. The lowest inflation was in December at 5.9%.
- Highest month
- September: 9.1%
- Lowest month
- December: 5.9%
- Difference
- 3.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 8 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 8.1%. This approaches the highest level since records began (8.1% in 2000).
- 5-year average
- 8.1%
- 10-year average
- 8.1%
- All-time high (2000)
- 8.1%
- All-time low (2000)
- 8.1%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 6.1% 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 €108.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2000
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| May | 8.9% |
| June | 8.9% |
| July | 8.8% |
| August | 8.1% |
| September | 9.1% |
| October | 8.0% |
| November | 7.0% |
| December | 5.9% |
| Average | 8.1% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.Not all months available yet.