Current inflation မြန်မာ 1.0%

November 2020

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 4.2%, well above the ECB target.

Historical Context

Current inflation is 2.1% lower than the 5-year average of 6.3%.

5-year average
6.3%
10-year average
5.8%
All-time high (2015)
9.4%
All-time low (2012)
1.5%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2019, inflation has fallen by +4.6 percentage point.

ECB Target

Inflation is 2.2% 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 €104.20 next year at this inflation rate.

Last 12 months

5-year trend

Statistics

This year (avg.)
4.2%
Last year
8.8%
5-year average
4.2%
All-time high (2015)
9.4%