Inflation Pakistan 2009
Average inflation: 8.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 8.7%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 9.3%. The lowest inflation was in October at 7.5%.
- Highest month
- November: 9.3%
- Lowest month
- October: 7.5%
- Difference
- 1.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 6 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 10.5%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 9.0%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 10.5%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 9.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 8.7%. This approaches the highest level since records began (8.7% in 2009).
- 5-year average
- 8.7%
- 10-year average
- 8.7%
- All-time high (2009)
- 8.7%
- All-time low (2009)
- 8.7%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 6.7% 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 €108.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2009
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| July | 9.0% |
| August | 9.1% |
| September | 8.4% |
| October | 7.5% |
| November | 9.3% |
| December | 8.8% |
| Average | 8.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 03/01/2026.Not all months available yet.