Inflation Maldives 1986
Average inflation: 9.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 9.9%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 21.0%. The lowest inflation was in January at 0.3%.
- Highest month
- April: 21.0%
- Lowest month
- January: 0.3%
- Difference
- 20.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 9.9%. This approaches the highest level since records began (9.9% in 1986).
- 5-year average
- 9.9%
- 10-year average
- 9.9%
- All-time high (1986)
- 9.9%
- All-time low (1986)
- 9.9%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 7.9% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €109.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1986
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 0.3% |
| February | 11.8% |
| March | 19.3% |
| April | 21.0% |
| May | 10.4% |
| June | 0.5% |
| July | 10.5% |
| August | 5.7% |
| September | 14.5% |
| October | 6.0% |
| November | 16.6% |
| December | 1.7% |
| Average | 9.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.