Inflation Liberia 2009
Average inflation: 7.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 7.4%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 9.7%. The lowest inflation was in August at 4.9%.
- Highest month
- December: 9.7%
- Lowest month
- August: 4.9%
- Difference
- 4.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of -2.1%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of -2.1%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: -2.1%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: -2.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 4.6% lower than the 5-year average of 12.0%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (7.4% in 2009).
- 5-year average
- 12%
- 10-year average
- 12%
- All-time high (2008)
- 17.5%
- All-time low (2009)
- 7.4%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2008, inflation has fallen by +10.1 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -10.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- August: -21.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 5.4% 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 €107.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2009
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.4% | -10.1 |
| February | 6.9% | -7.9 |
| March | 6.9% | -7.4 |
| April | 7.8% | -3.9 |
| May | 7.7% | -11.5 |
| June | 7.6% | -14.3 |
| July | 7.3% | -14.0 |
| August | 4.9% | -21.6 |
| September | 8.0% | -12.0 |
| October | 8.2% | -10.4 |
| November | 7.8% | -7.7 |
| December | 9.7% | +0.3 |
| Average | 7.4% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.