Inflation Maldives 2006
Average inflation: 2.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 4.4%. The lowest inflation was in November at 1.2%.
- Highest month
- September: 4.4%
- Lowest month
- November: 1.2%
- Difference
- 3.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 4.0%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 2.8%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 4.0%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 2.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.7% higher than the 5-year average of 1.1%.
- 5-year average
- 1.1%
- 10-year average
- 1.4%
- All-time high (1993)
- 20.7%
- All-time low (2004)
- -1.7%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2005, inflation has risen by +1.5 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- March: +3.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.8% 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 €102.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2006
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5% | +0.9 |
| February | 2.4% | +1.7 |
| March | 3.8% | +3.6 |
| April | 2.8% | +2.0 |
| May | 2.5% | +3.4 |
| June | 3.4% | +2.8 |
| July | 2.2% | +0.6 |
| August | 2.6% | +0.9 |
| September | 4.4% | +2.0 |
| October | 2.2% | +0.3 |
| November | 1.2% | -3.0 |
| December | 4.0% | +2.2 |
| Average | 2.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.