Inflation Niger 2020

Average inflation: 2.9%

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.9%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in August at 5.7%. The lowest inflation was in January at 0.1%.

Highest month
August: 5.7%
Lowest month
January: 0.1%
Difference
5.6 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of -0.2%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of -0.2%.

Highest increase
Energy: -0.2%
Lowest increase
Energy: -0.2%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 1.3% higher than the 5-year average of 1.6%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.0% in 2018).

5-year average
1.6%
10-year average
1.2%
All-time high (2018)
3%
All-time low (2019)
-2.5%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2019, the difference is minimal (+5.4 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
+5.4 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
August: +9.3 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.9% 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 €102.90 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2020

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2019
January 0.1% +1.8
February 0.3% +1.1
March 1.2% +2.5
April 2.4% +5.2
May 2.8% +6.3
June 2.6% +6.3
July 5.1% +8.6
August 5.7% +9.3
September 5.3% +8.2
October 3.3% +5.1
November 2.9% +4.7
December 3.1% +5.4
Average 2.9%

Data source

Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.

See also