Inflation Maldives 2002
Average inflation: 4.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.3%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 11.2%. The lowest inflation was in December at 0.1%.
- Highest month
- January: 11.2%
- Lowest month
- December: 0.1%
- Difference
- 11.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 4.3%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of -1.4%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 4.3%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: -1.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 3.1% higher than the 5-year average of 1.2%.
- 5-year average
- 1.2%
- 10-year average
- 5%
- All-time high (1993)
- 20.7%
- All-time low (1998)
- -1.3%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2001, inflation has risen by +3.5 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +3.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +12.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.3% 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 €104.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2002
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.2% | +12.2 |
| February | 8.2% | +6.4 |
| March | 8.1% | +8.3 |
| April | 3.5% | +7.4 |
| May | 3.5% | +7.4 |
| June | 0.2% | +2.0 |
| July | 6.1% | +7.3 |
| August | 5.3% | +6.4 |
| September | 0.8% | -2.8 |
| October | 2.4% | 0.0 |
| November | 1.8% | -5.8 |
| December | 0.1% | -6.8 |
| Average | 4.3% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.