Inflation Macao 2015
Average inflation: 4.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.6%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 5.3%. The lowest inflation was in December at 3.7%.
- Highest month
- February: 5.3%
- Lowest month
- December: 3.7%
- Difference
- 1.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 8.1%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 4.9%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 8.1%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 4.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.0% lower than the 5-year average of 5.6%.
- 5-year average
- 5.6%
- 10-year average
- 5.1%
- All-time high (2008)
- 8.6%
- All-time low (1999)
- -3.2%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2014, the difference is minimal (-1.4 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: -2.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.6% 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 €104.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2015
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.8% | -1.5 |
| February | 5.3% | -0.3 |
| March | 5.1% | -1.3 |
| April | 4.5% | -1.9 |
| May | 4.9% | -1.3 |
| June | 4.9% | -1.1 |
| July | 4.8% | -1.1 |
| August | 4.6% | -1.5 |
| September | 4.2% | -1.6 |
| October | 4.2% | -2.0 |
| November | 3.8% | -2.3 |
| December | 3.7% | -1.9 |
| Average | 4.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.