Inflation Maldives 1991
Average inflation: 15.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 15.1%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in June at 29.2%. The lowest inflation was in October at 0.1%.
- Highest month
- June: 29.2%
- Lowest month
- October: 0.1%
- Difference
- 29.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 6.4% higher than the 5-year average of 8.7%. This approaches the highest level since records began (15.1% in 1991).
- 5-year average
- 8.7%
- 10-year average
- 8.9%
- All-time high (1991)
- 15.1%
- All-time low (1990)
- 3.6%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1990, inflation has risen by +11.5 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +11.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- June: +29.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 13.1% 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 €115.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1991
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1990 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5.9% | +4.7 |
| February | 22.0% | +26.3 |
| March | 19.2% | +19.2 |
| April | 6.8% | -4.5 |
| May | 24.3% | +24.5 |
| June | 29.2% | +29.8 |
| July | 13.5% | +1.1 |
| August | 17.1% | +16.6 |
| September | 18.0% | +15.4 |
| October | 0.1% | -10.6 |
| November | 13.7% | +10.4 |
| December | 11.2% | +4.7 |
| Average | 15.1% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.