Inflation Lebanon 2010
Average inflation: 4.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.0%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 4.9%. The lowest inflation was in February at 2.9%.
- Highest month
- May: 4.9%
- Lowest month
- February: 2.9%
- Difference
- 2.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 3.1%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 3.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 3.1%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 3.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.6%.
- 5-year average
- 3.6%
- 10-year average
- 3.6%
- All-time high (2008)
- 5.5%
- All-time low (2009)
- 1.2%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2009, inflation has fallen by +2.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +2.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- September: +5.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.0% 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 €104.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2010
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3% | -0.6 |
| February | 2.9% | -1.6 |
| March | 4.5% | +2.4 |
| April | 4.7% | +2.9 |
| May | 4.9% | +4.5 |
| June | 3.5% | +4.2 |
| July | 2.9% | +3.8 |
| August | 3.4% | +4.3 |
| September | 4.0% | +5.4 |
| October | 4.9% | +4.8 |
| November | 4.3% | +1.8 |
| December | 4.6% | +1.2 |
| Average | 4.0% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.