Inflation Saint Lucia 2007
Average inflation: 2.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 7.0%. The lowest inflation was in April at -0.5%.
- Highest month
- October: 7.0%
- Lowest month
- April: -0.5%
- Difference
- 7.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 1.6%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 1.6%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 1.6%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 1.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.3%.
- 5-year average
- 2.3%
- 10-year average
- 1.9%
- All-time high (2005)
- 3.9%
- All-time low (2002)
- -0.3%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2006, inflation has fallen by +0.4 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: +7.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.8% 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 €102.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2007
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.0% | -4.5 |
| February | 0.0% | -4.2 |
| March | 0.8% | -2.6 |
| April | -0.5% | -3.8 |
| May | 1.0% | -1.7 |
| June | 1.4% | -1.6 |
| July | 2.7% | +1.6 |
| August | 1.4% | -1.5 |
| September | 5.3% | +3.6 |
| October | 7.0% | +5.5 |
| November | 7.0% | +6.8 |
| December | 6.8% | +7.3 |
| Average | 2.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.