Current inflation Lesotho 4.1%
February 2025
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.8%, well above the ECB target.
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.3% lower than the 5-year average of 6.1%.
- 5-year average
- 6.1%
- 10-year average
- 5.7%
- All-time high (2008)
- 10.7%
- All-time low (2009)
- -16.5%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2024, inflation has fallen by +2.3 percentage point.
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.8% 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 €103.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Last 12 months
5-year trend
Statistics
- This year (avg.)
- 3.8%
- Last year
- 6.1%
- 5-year average
- 3.8%
- All-time high (2008)
- 10.7%