Inflation Malta 2009
Average inflation: 2.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.1%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 4.3%. The lowest inflation was in December at -0.7%.
- Highest month
- March: 4.3%
- Lowest month
- December: -0.7%
- Difference
- 5.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 6.5%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of -1.7%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 6.5%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: -1.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.6%.
- 5-year average
- 2.6%
- 10-year average
- 2.6%
- All-time high (2008)
- 4.2%
- All-time low (2007)
- 1.3%
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: -5.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.
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 €102.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2009
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6% | +0.1 |
| February | 4.2% | +0.5 |
| March | 4.3% | +0.4 |
| April | 4.0% | +0.5 |
| May | 3.6% | -0.1 |
| June | 2.7% | -1.3 |
| July | 1.5% | -3.3 |
| August | 1.6% | -2.8 |
| September | 1.2% | -2.9 |
| October | -0.2% | -5.6 |
| November | -0.3% | -5.1 |
| December | -0.7% | -5.6 |
| Average | 2.1% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.