Inflation Mauritania 2011
Average inflation: 5.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 5.7%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 6.3%. The lowest inflation was in May at 5.3%.
- Highest month
- January: 6.3%
- Lowest month
- May: 5.3%
- Difference
- 1.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 4.1%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 4.1%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 4.1%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 4.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 5.7%. This approaches the highest level since records began (5.7% in 2011).
- 5-year average
- 5.7%
- 10-year average
- 5.7%
- All-time high (2011)
- 5.7%
- All-time low (2011)
- 5.7%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 3.7% 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 €105.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 6.3% |
| February | 5.8% |
| March | 5.8% |
| April | 5.6% |
| May | 5.3% |
| June | 5.4% |
| July | 5.4% |
| August | 5.3% |
| September | 6.1% |
| October | 6.1% |
| November | 5.8% |
| December | 5.5% |
| Average | 5.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.