Inflation Cambodia 2020
Average inflation: 2.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.9%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 3.7%. The lowest inflation was in April at 1.9%.
- Highest month
- October: 3.7%
- Lowest month
- April: 1.9%
- Difference
- 1.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 4.7%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 1.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 4.7%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 1.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.7%.
- 5-year average
- 2.7%
- 10-year average
- 3%
- All-time high (2008)
- 24.4%
- All-time low (2009)
- -1.1%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2019, the difference is minimal (+0.9 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: +2.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.9% 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 €102.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2020
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6% | +2.1 |
| February | 2.7% | +0.7 |
| March | 2.8% | +0.6 |
| April | 1.9% | -0.2 |
| May | 2.4% | +0.4 |
| June | 3.2% | +1.8 |
| July | 3.1% | +0.9 |
| August | 2.4% | +0.3 |
| September | 2.9% | +1.2 |
| October | 3.7% | +2.4 |
| November | 3.7% | +1.9 |
| December | 2.9% | -0.2 |
| Average | 2.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.