Inflation Montserrat 2011

Average inflation: 3.7%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 3.7%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in August at 5.5%. The lowest inflation was in February at 2.4%.

Highest month
August: 5.5%
Lowest month
February: 2.4%
Difference
3.1 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.2%.

5-year average
3.2%
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 2010, the difference is minimal (+1.6 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
+1.6 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
August: +4.3 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.7% 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 €103.70 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2011

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2010
January 3.0% +0.6
February 2.4% -0.4
March 3.1% +0.5
April 2.8% +0.6
May 3.5% +1.2
June 3.4% +2.0
July 4.2% +3.4
August 5.5% +4.3
September 3.7% +1.2
October 4.3% +2.3
November 3.6% +1.0
December 4.4% +1.9
Average 3.7%

Data source

Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.

See also