Inflation Panama 2007
Average inflation: 4.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.2%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 6.5%. The lowest inflation was in January at 2.3%.
- Highest month
- November: 6.5%
- Lowest month
- January: 2.3%
- Difference
- 4.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 4.6%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 4.6%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 4.6%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 4.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.2% higher than the 5-year average of 2.0%. This approaches the highest level since records began (4.2% in 2007).
- 5-year average
- 2%
- 10-year average
- 2%
- All-time high (2007)
- 4.2%
- All-time low (2003)
- -0.2%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2006, inflation has risen by +1.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: +4.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.2% 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 €104.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2007
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.3% | -0.7 |
| February | 2.8% | +0.5 |
| March | 3.2% | +1.2 |
| April | 2.7% | -0.2 |
| May | 3.4% | +0.3 |
| June | 3.7% | +0.5 |
| July | 4.1% | +1.3 |
| August | 4.2% | +1.3 |
| September | 5.2% | +3.6 |
| October | 5.5% | +4.2 |
| November | 6.5% | +4.5 |
| December | 6.4% | +4.2 |
| Average | 4.2% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.