Inflation Panama 2013
Average inflation: 4.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.0%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 4.7%. The lowest inflation was in April at 3.7%.
- Highest month
- January: 4.7%
- Lowest month
- April: 3.7%
- Difference
- 1.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 4.1%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 4.1%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 4.1%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 4.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.3%.
- 5-year average
- 4.3%
- 10-year average
- 4%
- All-time high (2008)
- 8.8%
- All-time low (2003)
- -0.2%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2012, inflation has fallen by +1.7 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: -2.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.0% 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 €104.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2013
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.7% | -1.4 |
| February | 4.6% | -1.8 |
| March | 4.1% | -2.2 |
| April | 3.7% | -2.3 |
| May | 3.7% | -2.3 |
| June | 4.1% | -1.7 |
| July | 4.1% | -1.9 |
| August | 3.9% | -2.2 |
| September | 3.9% | -1.5 |
| October | 3.9% | -1.4 |
| November | 3.8% | -0.7 |
| December | 3.7% | -0.9 |
| Average | 4.0% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.