Inflation Saint Kitts and Nevis 2012
Average inflation: 0.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very low at 0.8%, well below the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 1.9%. The lowest inflation was in August at -0.2%.
- Highest month
- January: 1.9%
- Lowest month
- August: -0.2%
- Difference
- 2.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 0.2%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 0.2%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 0.2%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 0.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.2% lower than the 5-year average of 3.0%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (0.8% in 2012).
- 5-year average
- 3%
- 10-year average
- 4%
- All-time high (2006)
- 8.5%
- All-time low (2012)
- 0.8%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2011, the difference is minimal (-5.1 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -5.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: -8.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.2% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €100.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2012
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.9% | -4.3 |
| February | 1.4% | -4.5 |
| March | 1.4% | -4.9 |
| April | 0.3% | -7.1 |
| May | 0.1% | -8.0 |
| June | 0.4% | -5.6 |
| July | 0.5% | -5.9 |
| August | -0.2% | -7.0 |
| September | 1.2% | -4.8 |
| October | 1.4% | -4.7 |
| November | 0.8% | -2.2 |
| December | 0.5% | -1.5 |
| Average | 0.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.