Current inflation Nigeria 34.8%

December 2024

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 33.2%, far above the ECB target.

Historical Context

Current inflation is 11.9% higher than the 5-year average of 21.3%. This approaches the highest level since records began (33.2% in 2024).

5-year average
21.3%
10-year average
17.1%
All-time high (2024)
33.2%
All-time low (2007)
5.4%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2023, inflation has risen by +8.7 percentage point.

ECB Target

Inflation is 31.2% 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 €133.20 next year at this inflation rate.

Last 12 months

5-year trend

Statistics

This year (avg.)
33.2%
Last year
24.5%
5-year average
33.2%
All-time high (2024)
33.2%