Inflation Moldova 2008

Average inflation: 12.9%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 12.9%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in May at 17.1%. The lowest inflation was in December at 7.2%.

Highest month
May: 17.1%
Lowest month
December: 7.2%
Difference
9.9 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 12.5%.

5-year average
12.5%
10-year average
16.1%
All-time high (1993)
1325.8%
All-time low (2002)
5.3%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2007, the difference is minimal (+0.6 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
+0.6 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
May: +6.5 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 10.9% 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 €112.90 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2008

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2007
January 14.0% +1.2
February 15.0% +3.1
March 15.6% +4.7
April 16.3% +5.4
May 17.1% +6.5
June 15.7% +5.4
July 13.4% +1.4
August 11.7% -1.9
September 10.6% -3.5
October 9.8% -4.3
November 8.4% -5.3
December 7.2% -6.1
Average 12.9%

Data source

Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.

See also