Inflation Macao 2010
Average inflation: 2.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 4.0%. The lowest inflation was in January at 0.1%.
- Highest month
- October: 4.0%
- Lowest month
- January: 0.1%
- Difference
- 3.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 4.7%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 0.4%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 4.7%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 0.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.9% lower than the 5-year average of 4.7%.
- 5-year average
- 4.7%
- 10-year average
- 2.3%
- All-time high (2008)
- 8.6%
- All-time low (1999)
- -3.2%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2009, inflation has fallen by +1.6 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -5.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.8% 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 €102.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2010
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0.1% | -5.7 |
| February | 2.6% | +0.8 |
| March | 1.9% | -0.4 |
| April | 2.6% | +0.1 |
| May | 2.8% | +1.0 |
| June | 2.7% | +1.6 |
| July | 3.0% | +2.8 |
| August | 2.6% | +2.2 |
| September | 3.8% | +4.8 |
| October | 4.0% | +5.1 |
| November | 3.9% | +4.0 |
| December | 3.9% | +3.1 |
| Average | 2.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.