Inflation Jamaica 2013
Average inflation: 9.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 9.3%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 10.4%. The lowest inflation was in February at 8.1%.
- Highest month
- September: 10.4%
- Lowest month
- February: 8.1%
- Difference
- 2.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 12.7%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 8.3%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 12.7%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 8.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 9.2%.
- 5-year average
- 9.2%
- 10-year average
- 11.5%
- All-time high (2008)
- 22%
- All-time low (2001)
- 6.8%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2012, inflation has risen by +2.4 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +2.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- August: +4.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 7.3% 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 €109.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2013
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8.3% | +1.8 |
| February | 8.1% | +0.1 |
| March | 9.1% | +1.8 |
| April | 9.0% | +1.8 |
| May | 9.3% | +2.4 |
| June | 8.8% | +2.1 |
| July | 9.5% | +3.9 |
| August | 9.5% | +4.1 |
| September | 10.4% | +3.7 |
| October | 10.3% | +3.2 |
| November | 10.0% | +2.6 |
| December | 9.5% | +1.6 |
| Average | 9.3% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.