Inflation Kuwait 2012
Average inflation: 3.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.3%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 4.4%. The lowest inflation was in November at 2.3%.
- Highest month
- February: 4.4%
- Lowest month
- November: 2.3%
- Difference
- 2.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 4.8%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 2.4%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 4.8%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 2.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.8% lower than the 5-year average of 4.0%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (3.3% in 2012).
- 5-year average
- 4%
- 10-year average
- 4%
- All-time high (2011)
- 4.8%
- All-time low (2012)
- 3.3%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2011, inflation has fallen by +1.5 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: -2.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.3% 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 €103.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2012
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.3% | -0.7 |
| February | 4.4% | -0.3 |
| March | 4.3% | -0.9 |
| April | 3.6% | -1.6 |
| May | 3.1% | -1.9 |
| June | 3.0% | -2.0 |
| July | 3.0% | -1.8 |
| August | 3.1% | -1.6 |
| September | 2.6% | -1.9 |
| October | 2.5% | -2.3 |
| November | 2.3% | -2.2 |
| December | 2.8% | -1.8 |
| Average | 3.3% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.