Inflation Jamaica 2010
Average inflation: 12.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 12.6%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 14.3%. The lowest inflation was in September at 11.2%.
- Highest month
- April: 14.3%
- Lowest month
- September: 11.2%
- Difference
- 3.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 21.3%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 10.1%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 21.3%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 10.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 12.4%.
- 5-year average
- 12.4%
- 10-year average
- 12.9%
- All-time high (2008)
- 22%
- All-time low (2006)
- 8.7%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2009, inflation has fallen by +2.9 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +2.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- August: +6.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 10.6% 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 €112.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2010
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.1% | -1.9 |
| February | 13.7% | +0.8 |
| March | 13.4% | +1.1 |
| April | 14.3% | +3.0 |
| May | 14.2% | +4.6 |
| June | 13.1% | +4.1 |
| July | 12.6% | +5.6 |
| August | 12.7% | +6.5 |
| September | 11.2% | +4.1 |
| October | 11.2% | +3.4 |
| November | 11.4% | +2.4 |
| December | 11.8% | +1.7 |
| Average | 12.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.