Inflation Maldives 1989
Average inflation: 7.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 7.4%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 15.9%. The lowest inflation was in August at -2.9%.
- Highest month
- January: 15.9%
- Lowest month
- August: -2.9%
- Difference
- 18.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.2% lower than the 5-year average of 8.6%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (7.3% in 1988).
- 5-year average
- 8.6%
- 10-year average
- 8.6%
- All-time high (1987)
- 9.9%
- All-time low (1988)
- 7.3%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1988, inflation has fallen by +0.1 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: +28.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 5.4% 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 €107.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1989
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1988 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15.9% | +21.0 |
| February | 10.1% | +11.2 |
| March | 0.8% | -20.2 |
| April | 2.4% | -9.2 |
| May | 12.3% | +2.8 |
| June | 11.6% | +0.5 |
| July | 6.0% | -11.5 |
| August | -2.9% | -27.0 |
| September | 1.4% | -4.5 |
| October | 15.0% | +18.4 |
| November | 14.4% | +28.6 |
| December | 2.2% | -8.4 |
| Average | 7.4% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.