Inflation Mauritius 2020
Average inflation: 2.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.6%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 4.2%. The lowest inflation was in July at 1.5%.
- Highest month
- April: 4.2%
- Lowest month
- July: 1.5%
- Difference
- 2.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 3.1%. The lowest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 3.1%.
- Highest increase
- Core inflation: 3.1%
- Lowest increase
- Core inflation: 3.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.2%.
- 5-year average
- 2.2%
- 10-year average
- 2.9%
- All-time high (2008)
- 9.8%
- All-time low (2019)
- 0.4%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2019, the difference is minimal (+2.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +2.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- March: +4.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.6% 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 €102.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2020
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.0% | +1.5 |
| February | 2.1% | +3.0 |
| March | 2.9% | +4.3 |
| April | 4.2% | +3.6 |
| May | 2.8% | +2.0 |
| June | 1.7% | +1.1 |
| July | 1.5% | +0.7 |
| August | 1.5% | -0.3 |
| September | 2.9% | +1.9 |
| October | 3.5% | +3.4 |
| November | 3.1% | +2.8 |
| December | 2.7% | +1.8 |
| Average | 2.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.