Current inflation لبنان 192.3%
December 2023
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 222.4%, far above the ECB target.
Historical Context
Current inflation is 93.6% higher than the 5-year average of 128.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (222.4% in 2023).
- 5-year average
- 128.8%
- 10-year average
- 65.2%
- All-time high (2023)
- 222.4%
- All-time low (2015)
- -3.8%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2022, inflation has risen by +38.6 percentage point.
ECB Target
Inflation is 220.4% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €322.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Last 12 months
5-year trend
Statistics
- This year (avg.)
- 222.4%
- Last year
- 183.8%
- 5-year average
- 222.4%
- All-time high (2023)
- 222.4%