Inflation Malawi 2011
Average inflation: 7.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 7.6%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 9.8%. The lowest inflation was in January at 6.6%.
- Highest month
- December: 9.8%
- Lowest month
- January: 6.6%
- Difference
- 3.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 7.6%. This approaches the highest level since records began (7.6% in 2011).
- 5-year average
- 7.6%
- 10-year average
- 7.6%
- All-time high (2011)
- 7.6%
- All-time low (2011)
- 7.6%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 5.6% 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 €107.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 6.6% |
| February | 7.0% |
| March | 7.2% |
| April | 7.1% |
| May | 7.0% |
| June | 7.0% |
| July | 7.4% |
| August | 7.6% |
| September | 7.7% |
| October | 8.1% |
| November | 8.9% |
| December | 9.8% |
| Average | 7.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.