Inflation Mozambique 2012
Average inflation: 2.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.6%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 5.1%. The lowest inflation was in August at 1.4%.
- Highest month
- January: 5.1%
- Lowest month
- August: 1.4%
- Difference
- 3.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 4.4%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 3.1%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 4.4%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 3.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 6.3% lower than the 5-year average of 8.9%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.6% in 2012).
- 5-year average
- 8.9%
- 10-year average
- 9.1%
- All-time high (2008)
- 14.5%
- All-time low (2012)
- 2.6%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2011, inflation has fallen by +8.7 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -8.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -11.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.6% 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 €102.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2012
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5.1% | -11.1 |
| February | 3.5% | -11.7 |
| March | 3.8% | -10.0 |
| April | 3.4% | -9.4 |
| May | 2.3% | -9.5 |
| June | 2.3% | -7.7 |
| July | 1.9% | -8.3 |
| August | 1.4% | -9.4 |
| September | 1.5% | -8.5 |
| October | 1.8% | -7.7 |
| November | 2.3% | -6.3 |
| December | 2.0% | -4.1 |
| Average | 2.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.