Inflation Mongolia 2009
Average inflation: 8.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 8.1%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 20.8%. The lowest inflation was in September at 0.0%.
- Highest month
- January: 20.8%
- Lowest month
- September: 0.0%
- Difference
- 20.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 9.6%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 2.4%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 9.6%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 2.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 7.1% lower than the 5-year average of 15.2%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (8.1% in 2009).
- 5-year average
- 15.2%
- 10-year average
- 15.2%
- All-time high (2008)
- 28%
- All-time low (2009)
- 8.1%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2008, inflation has fallen by +19.9 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -19.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- August: -33.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 6.1% 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 €108.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2009
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20.8% | +1.0 |
| February | 18.3% | -2.8 |
| March | 16.4% | -7.6 |
| April | 12.6% | -16.7 |
| May | 8.1% | -25.7 |
| June | 6.4% | -27.4 |
| July | 4.9% | -28.2 |
| August | 0.5% | -33.9 |
| September | 0.0% | -32.0 |
| October | 0.9% | -26.9 |
| November | 3.5% | -20.8 |
| December | 4.2% | -17.9 |
| Average | 8.1% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.