Inflation Moldova 2018
Average inflation: 3.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.1%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 6.0%. The lowest inflation was in November at 0.9%.
- Highest month
- January: 6.0%
- Lowest month
- November: 0.9%
- Difference
- 5.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 5.5%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of -2.3%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 5.5%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: -2.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 3.1% lower than the 5-year average of 6.2%.
- 5-year average
- 6.2%
- 10-year average
- 5.5%
- All-time high (1999)
- 39.2%
- All-time low (2009)
- 0%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2017, inflation has fallen by +3.5 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -3.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: -6.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.1% 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 €103.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2018
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0% | +3.0 |
| February | 5.0% | +0.3 |
| March | 4.7% | -0.4 |
| April | 3.7% | -2.9 |
| May | 2.8% | -4.6 |
| June | 3.2% | -4.1 |
| July | 3.0% | -4.3 |
| August | 3.2% | -4.1 |
| September | 2.4% | -5.2 |
| October | 1.2% | -6.7 |
| November | 0.9% | -6.4 |
| December | 0.9% | -6.4 |
| Average | 3.1% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.