Inflation Maldives 1990
Average inflation: 3.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.6%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in July at 12.4%. The lowest inflation was in February at -4.3%.
- Highest month
- July: 12.4%
- Lowest month
- February: -4.3%
- Difference
- 16.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 4.0% lower than the 5-year average of 7.6%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (3.6% in 1990).
- 5-year average
- 7.6%
- 10-year average
- 7.6%
- All-time high (1987)
- 9.9%
- All-time low (1990)
- 3.6%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1989, inflation has fallen by +3.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -3.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -14.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.6% 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 €103.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1990
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1989 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.2% | -14.7 |
| February | -4.3% | -14.4 |
| March | 0.0% | -0.8 |
| April | 11.3% | +8.9 |
| May | -0.2% | -12.5 |
| June | -0.6% | -12.2 |
| July | 12.4% | +6.4 |
| August | 0.5% | +3.4 |
| September | 2.6% | +1.2 |
| October | 10.7% | -4.3 |
| November | 3.3% | -11.1 |
| December | 6.5% | +4.3 |
| Average | 3.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.