Inflation Mauritius 2010
Average inflation: 2.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.9%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 6.1%. The lowest inflation was in July at 2.0%.
- Highest month
- December: 6.1%
- Lowest month
- July: 2.0%
- Difference
- 4.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 2.8%. The lowest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 2.8%.
- Highest increase
- Core inflation: 2.8%
- Lowest increase
- Core inflation: 2.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 3.7% lower than the 5-year average of 6.6%.
- 5-year average
- 6.6%
- 10-year average
- 5.8%
- All-time high (2008)
- 9.8%
- All-time low (2009)
- 2.6%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2009, inflation has fallen by +0.3 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: +4.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.9% 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 €102.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2010
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.5% | -2.7 |
| February | 2.4% | -2.2 |
| March | 2.3% | -2.5 |
| April | 2.7% | -1.1 |
| May | 2.5% | -0.3 |
| June | 2.4% | -0.9 |
| July | 2.0% | +0.1 |
| August | 2.6% | +1.6 |
| September | 2.5% | +1.6 |
| October | 3.2% | +3.1 |
| November | 3.9% | +3.2 |
| December | 6.1% | +4.6 |
| Average | 2.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.