Inflation Malta 2012
Average inflation: 2.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.4%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 4.3%. The lowest inflation was in December at 0.0%.
- Highest month
- January: 4.3%
- Lowest month
- December: 0.0%
- Difference
- 4.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 4.7%. The lowest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 2.6%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 4.7%
- Lowest increase
- Core inflation: 2.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.6%.
- 5-year average
- 2.6%
- 10-year average
- 2.5%
- All-time high (2008)
- 4.2%
- All-time low (2007)
- 1.3%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2011, the difference is minimal (-0.6 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: -5.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.4% 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 €102.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2012
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.3% | +1.6 |
| February | 2.6% | +0.3 |
| March | 2.0% | -0.7 |
| April | 2.6% | +0.2 |
| May | 1.8% | -1.3 |
| June | 2.2% | -1.1 |
| July | 2.1% | -0.7 |
| August | 2.3% | -0.9 |
| September | 2.9% | +0.1 |
| October | 3.0% | +0.1 |
| November | 3.0% | +0.6 |
| December | 0.0% | -5.0 |
| Average | 2.4% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.