Inflation Liberia 2019
Average inflation: 26.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 26.9%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in August at 31.3%. The lowest inflation was in December at 20.2%.
- Highest month
- August: 31.3%
- Lowest month
- December: 20.2%
- Difference
- 11.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 31.2%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 31.2%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 31.2%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 31.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 11.0% higher than the 5-year average of 15.9%. This approaches the highest level since records began (26.9% in 2019).
- 5-year average
- 15.9%
- 10-year average
- 12%
- All-time high (2019)
- 26.9%
- All-time low (2012)
- 6.9%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2018, inflation has risen by +3.5 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +3.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: -8.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 24.9% 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 €126.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2019
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23.3% | +7.9 |
| February | 22.0% | +4.2 |
| March | 25.8% | +6.3 |
| April | 23.3% | +1.9 |
| May | 28.7% | +7.4 |
| June | 29.9% | +5.3 |
| July | 29.9% | +3.8 |
| August | 31.3% | +5.2 |
| September | 30.9% | +4.6 |
| October | 30.5% | +3.9 |
| November | 26.6% | -0.5 |
| December | 20.2% | -8.3 |
| Average | 26.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.