Inflation Kiribati 2014

Average inflation: 2.1%

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.1%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in August at 3.8%. The lowest inflation was in January at -1.0%.

Highest month
August: 3.8%
Lowest month
January: -1.0%
Difference
4.8 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 8.3%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 8.3%.

Highest increase
Energy: 8.3%
Lowest increase
Energy: 8.3%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 3.1% higher than the 5-year average of -1.0%.

5-year average
-1%
10-year average
2.9%
All-time high (2008)
13.7%
All-time low (2010)
-3.9%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2013, inflation has risen by +3.6 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+3.6 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
April: +7.0 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.

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 €102.10 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2014

Inflation by category

Energy
8.3%
+6.2vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2013
January -1.0% +1.0
February 1.2% +4.0
March 3.0% +5.8
April 3.0% +7.0
May 2.7% +5.4
June 1.9% +4.1
July 1.3% +0.5
August 3.8% +3.8
September 2.9% +3.9
October 1.7% +1.9
November 1.8% +3.3
December 3.1% +2.3
Average 2.1%

Data source

Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.

See also