Inflation Jordan 2012
Average inflation: 4.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.5%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 6.2%. The lowest inflation was in January at 3.1%.
- Highest month
- November: 6.2%
- Lowest month
- January: 3.1%
- Difference
- 3.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 4.5%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 3.4%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 4.5%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 3.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.9% lower than the 5-year average of 5.4%.
- 5-year average
- 5.4%
- 10-year average
- 5.3%
- All-time high (2008)
- 14%
- All-time low (2009)
- -0.6%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2011, the difference is minimal (+0.3 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: +3.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.5% 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 €104.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2012
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1% | -1.6 |
| February | 3.2% | -0.4 |
| March | 3.7% | -0.1 |
| April | 4.2% | -0.4 |
| May | 3.9% | -1.1 |
| June | 4.2% | -0.5 |
| July | 4.9% | 0.0 |
| August | 4.9% | 0.0 |
| September | 4.9% | +0.9 |
| October | 5.0% | +1.6 |
| November | 6.2% | +2.7 |
| December | 6.0% | +3.1 |
| Average | 4.5% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.