Inflation Sri Lanka 2012
Average inflation: 7.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 7.5%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in July at 9.9%. The lowest inflation was in February at 2.7%.
- Highest month
- July: 9.9%
- Lowest month
- February: 2.7%
- Difference
- 7.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 7.1%. This approaches the highest level since records began (7.5% in 2012).
- 5-year average
- 7.1%
- 10-year average
- 7.1%
- All-time high (2012)
- 7.5%
- All-time low (2011)
- 6.7%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2011, inflation has risen by +0.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: +4.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 5.5% 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 €107.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2012
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8% | -2.5 |
| February | 2.7% | -4.5 |
| March | 5.4% | -2.3 |
| April | 6.1% | -2.7 |
| May | 7.0% | -1.1 |
| June | 9.3% | +2.2 |
| July | 9.9% | +2.5 |
| August | 9.5% | +2.5 |
| September | 9.1% | +2.7 |
| October | 8.9% | +3.8 |
| November | 9.5% | +4.8 |
| December | 9.2% | +4.3 |
| Average | 7.5% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.