Inflation Cambodia 2021
Average inflation: 2.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.9%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 3.8%. The lowest inflation was in February at 1.7%.
- Highest month
- November: 3.8%
- Lowest month
- February: 1.7%
- Difference
- 2.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 2.9%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 2.8%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 2.9%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 2.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.6%.
- 5-year average
- 2.6%
- 10-year average
- 2.7%
- All-time high (2008)
- 24.4%
- All-time low (2009)
- -1.1%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2020, the difference is minimal (+0.0 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -1.0 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 2021
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.6% | -1.0 |
| February | 1.7% | -1.0 |
| March | 2.1% | -0.7 |
| April | 2.7% | +0.8 |
| May | 3.0% | +0.6 |
| June | 2.7% | -0.5 |
| July | 3.3% | +0.2 |
| August | 3.4% | +1.0 |
| September | 3.0% | +0.1 |
| October | 2.9% | -0.8 |
| November | 3.8% | +0.1 |
| December | 3.7% | +0.8 |
| Average | 2.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.