Inflation Niger 2021
Average inflation: 3.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.8%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 4.9%. The lowest inflation was in May at 2.9%.
- Highest month
- December: 4.9%
- Lowest month
- May: 2.9%
- Difference
- 2.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 0.6%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 0.6%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 0.6%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 0.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.8% higher than the 5-year average of 2.0%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.8% in 2021).
- 5-year average
- 2%
- 10-year average
- 1.9%
- All-time high (2021)
- 3.8%
- All-time low (2019)
- -2.5%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2020, inflation has risen by +0.9 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: +4.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.8% 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 €103.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2021
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7% | +3.6 |
| February | 4.7% | +4.4 |
| March | 3.9% | +2.7 |
| April | 3.4% | +1.0 |
| May | 2.9% | +0.1 |
| June | 3.7% | +1.1 |
| July | 3.8% | -1.3 |
| August | 3.7% | -2.0 |
| September | 3.4% | -1.9 |
| October | 3.6% | +0.3 |
| November | 4.4% | +1.5 |
| December | 4.9% | +1.8 |
| Average | 3.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.