Inflation Namibia 2010
Average inflation: 4.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.9%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 7.7%. The lowest inflation was in October at 3.0%.
- Highest month
- February: 7.7%
- Lowest month
- October: 3.0%
- Difference
- 4.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 9.0%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 3.2%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 9.0%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 3.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.1% lower than the 5-year average of 7.0%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (4.9% in 2010).
- 5-year average
- 7%
- 10-year average
- 7%
- All-time high (2009)
- 9.5%
- All-time low (2010)
- 4.9%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2009, inflation has fallen by +4.6 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -4.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- June: -6.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.9% 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 €104.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2010
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7.4% | -4.2 |
| February | 7.7% | -3.8 |
| March | 7.0% | -4.0 |
| April | 6.4% | -3.4 |
| May | 6.1% | -3.2 |
| June | 3.9% | -6.7 |
| July | 4.3% | -4.6 |
| August | 3.3% | -5.8 |
| September | 3.5% | -4.9 |
| October | 3.0% | -5.2 |
| November | 3.2% | -4.5 |
| December | 3.1% | -4.8 |
| Average | 4.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.