Current inflation Liberia 6.2%

June 2024

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 8.8%, far above the ECB target.

Historical Context

Current inflation is 1.6% lower than the 5-year average of 10.4%.

5-year average
10.4%
10-year average
13.1%
All-time high (2019)
26.9%
All-time low (2012)
6.9%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2023, inflation has risen by -1.3 percentage point.

ECB Target

Inflation is 6.8% 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 €108.80 next year at this inflation rate.

Last 12 months

5-year trend

Statistics

This year (avg.)
8.8%
Last year
10.1%
5-year average
8.8%
All-time high (2019)
26.9%