Inflation Montserrat 2002
Average inflation: 4.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.0%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 5.0%. The lowest inflation was in March at 1.5%.
- Highest month
- January: 5.0%
- Lowest month
- March: 1.5%
- Difference
- 3.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.0%. This approaches the highest level since records began (4.0% in 2002).
- 5-year average
- 4%
- 10-year average
- 4%
- All-time high (2002)
- 4%
- All-time low (2002)
- 4%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.0% 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 €104.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2002
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 5.0% |
| February | 4.9% |
| March | 1.5% |
| April | 2.7% |
| May | 4.1% |
| June | 4.5% |
| July | 4.4% |
| August | 4.8% |
| September | 4.4% |
| October | 4.0% |
| November | 4.0% |
| December | 3.5% |
| Average | 4.0% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.