Inflation Maldives 1987
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 November at 29.1%. The lowest inflation was in March at -5.3%.
- Highest month
- November: 29.1%
- Lowest month
- March: -5.3%
- Difference
- 34.4 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 1987).
- 5-year average
- 9.9%
- 10-year average
- 9.9%
- All-time high (1987)
- 9.9%
- All-time low (1987)
- 9.9%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1986, the difference is minimal (+0.0 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- March: -24.6 percentage points
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 1987
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1986 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 18.3% | +18.0 |
| February | 16.8% | +5.0 |
| March | -5.3% | -24.6 |
| April | 6.9% | -14.1 |
| May | 5.6% | -4.8 |
| June | 8.1% | +7.6 |
| July | 1.6% | -8.9 |
| August | 4.3% | -1.4 |
| September | -1.6% | -16.1 |
| October | 14.1% | +8.1 |
| November | 29.1% | +12.5 |
| December | 21.2% | +19.5 |
| Average | 9.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.