Inflation Macao 2019
Average inflation: 2.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 3.0%. The lowest inflation was in June at 2.6%.
- Highest month
- January: 3.0%
- Lowest month
- June: 2.6%
- Difference
- 0.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 3.8%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 1.8%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 3.8%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 1.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.8%.
- 5-year average
- 2.8%
- 10-year average
- 4%
- All-time high (2008)
- 8.6%
- All-time low (2002)
- -2.6%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2018, inflation has risen by -0.2 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +1.3 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 2019
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0% | +1.3 |
| February | 2.8% | -0.3 |
| March | 2.8% | +0.1 |
| April | 2.8% | -0.1 |
| May | 2.7% | -0.3 |
| June | 2.6% | -0.5 |
| July | 2.6% | -0.7 |
| August | 2.8% | -0.5 |
| September | 2.7% | -0.8 |
| October | 2.9% | -0.5 |
| November | 2.7% | -0.4 |
| December | 2.6% | -0.3 |
| Average | 2.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.