Inflation Kuwait 2011
Average inflation: 4.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.8%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 5.2%. The lowest inflation was in September at 4.5%.
- Highest month
- March: 5.2%
- Lowest month
- September: 4.5%
- Difference
- 0.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 7.6%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 4.2%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 7.6%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 4.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (4.8% in 2011).
- 5-year average
- 4.8%
- 10-year average
- 4.8%
- All-time high (2011)
- 4.8%
- All-time low (2011)
- 4.8%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.8% 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 €104.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 5.0% |
| February | 4.7% |
| March | 5.2% |
| April | 5.2% |
| May | 5.0% |
| June | 5.0% |
| July | 4.8% |
| August | 4.7% |
| September | 4.5% |
| October | 4.8% |
| November | 4.5% |
| December | 4.6% |
| Average | 4.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.