Inflation Mauritius 2004
Average inflation: 4.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.7%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 5.8%. The lowest inflation was in May at 3.9%.
- Highest month
- October: 5.8%
- Lowest month
- May: 3.9%
- Difference
- 1.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.9%.
- 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 2003, inflation has fallen by +0.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: +2.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.7% 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 €104.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2004
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2003 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0% | -1.0 |
| February | 4.2% | 0.0 |
| March | 4.3% | +0.7 |
| April | 4.3% | +0.7 |
| May | 3.9% | -0.2 |
| June | 4.1% | -0.4 |
| July | 4.7% | +0.4 |
| August | 4.9% | +1.2 |
| September | 4.8% | +1.1 |
| October | 5.8% | +2.7 |
| November | 5.8% | +2.5 |
| December | 5.6% | +1.7 |
| Average | 4.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.