Inflation Malta 2006
Average inflation: 2.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in July at 4.0%. The lowest inflation was in November at 0.8%.
- Highest month
- July: 4.0%
- Lowest month
- November: 0.8%
- Difference
- 3.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 18.1%. The lowest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 1.8%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 18.1%
- Lowest increase
- Core inflation: 1.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (2.8% in 2006).
- 5-year average
- 2.8%
- 10-year average
- 2.8%
- All-time high (2006)
- 2.8%
- All-time low (2006)
- 2.8%
Trend
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 2006
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 2.3% |
| February | 2.3% |
| March | 3.1% |
| April | 3.8% |
| May | 3.9% |
| June | 3.6% |
| July | 4.0% |
| August | 3.5% |
| September | 3.4% |
| October | 2.1% |
| November | 0.8% |
| December | 0.8% |
| Average | 2.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.