Inflation Mauritius 2003
Average inflation: 3.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.9%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 5.0%. The lowest inflation was in October at 3.1%.
- Highest month
- January: 5.0%
- Lowest month
- October: 3.1%
- Difference
- 1.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.0% lower than the 5-year average of 4.9%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (3.9% in 2003).
- 5-year average
- 4.9%
- 10-year average
- 4.9%
- All-time high (2002)
- 6.4%
- All-time low (2003)
- 3.9%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2002, inflation has fallen by +2.5 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -2.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: -3.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.9% 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 €103.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2003
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2002 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0% | -1.0 |
| February | 4.2% | -2.3 |
| March | 3.6% | -3.6 |
| April | 3.6% | -3.7 |
| May | 4.1% | -3.1 |
| June | 4.5% | -1.8 |
| July | 4.3% | -1.3 |
| August | 3.7% | -2.3 |
| September | 3.7% | -2.5 |
| October | 3.1% | -3.8 |
| November | 3.3% | -3.0 |
| December | 3.9% | -1.7 |
| Average | 3.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.