Inflation Montserrat 2009
Average inflation: 2.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 4.6%. The lowest inflation was in October at 1.1%.
- Highest month
- February: 4.6%
- Lowest month
- October: 1.1%
- Difference
- 3.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.0%.
- 5-year average
- 3%
- 10-year average
- 2.9%
- All-time high (2008)
- 4.9%
- All-time low (2003)
- 1.2%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2008, the difference is minimal (-2.1 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -2.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: -6.1 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 2009
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5% | +1.1 |
| February | 4.6% | +1.4 |
| March | 4.2% | +1.0 |
| April | 3.7% | -0.2 |
| May | 3.4% | -0.6 |
| June | 2.4% | -2.7 |
| July | 2.4% | -3.0 |
| August | 1.4% | -4.6 |
| September | 1.7% | -4.6 |
| October | 1.1% | -6.1 |
| November | 1.8% | -4.8 |
| December | 2.5% | -2.0 |
| Average | 2.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.