Inflation Saint Lucia 2005
Average inflation: 3.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.9%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 5.2%. The lowest inflation was in January at 2.6%.
- Highest month
- December: 5.2%
- Lowest month
- January: 2.6%
- Difference
- 2.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.4% higher than the 5-year average of 1.5%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.9% in 2005).
- 5-year average
- 1.5%
- 10-year average
- 1.5%
- All-time high (2005)
- 3.9%
- All-time low (2002)
- -0.3%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2004, inflation has risen by +2.4 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +2.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +4.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.9% 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 €103.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2005
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.6% | +2.5 |
| February | 3.9% | +4.6 |
| March | 4.1% | +4.6 |
| April | 4.8% | +4.7 |
| May | 3.9% | +2.9 |
| June | 3.6% | +2.1 |
| July | 4.0% | +1.4 |
| August | 2.9% | -0.1 |
| September | 3.3% | +1.0 |
| October | 4.1% | +2.7 |
| November | 4.4% | +1.1 |
| December | 5.2% | +1.7 |
| Average | 3.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.