Inflation Saint Lucia 2021
Average inflation: 2.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.4%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 4.6%. The lowest inflation was in February at 0.9%.
- Highest month
- November: 4.6%
- Lowest month
- February: 0.9%
- Difference
- 3.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 6.9%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 6.9%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 6.9%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 6.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.8% higher than the 5-year average of 0.6%.
- 5-year average
- 0.6%
- 10-year average
- 0.8%
- All-time high (2008)
- 5.6%
- All-time low (2016)
- -3.1%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2020, inflation has risen by +4.2 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +4.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- June: +5.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.4% 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 €102.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2021
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.0% | +3.9 |
| February | 0.9% | +4.1 |
| March | 0.9% | +3.6 |
| April | 1.9% | +4.8 |
| May | 2.5% | +5.5 |
| June | 2.9% | +5.9 |
| July | 2.9% | +4.9 |
| August | 2.0% | +2.2 |
| September | 2.1% | +2.1 |
| October | 3.1% | +3.1 |
| November | 4.6% | +5.4 |
| December | 4.1% | +4.5 |
| Average | 2.4% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.