Inflation Palestine 2006
Average inflation: 3.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.9%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 5.5%. The lowest inflation was in November at 2.5%.
- Highest month
- May: 5.5%
- Lowest month
- November: 2.5%
- Difference
- 3.0 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 4.2%.
- 5-year average
- 4.2%
- 10-year average
- 4%
- All-time high (2002)
- 5.7%
- All-time low (2001)
- 1.2%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2005, the difference is minimal (-0.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: -3.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.9% 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 €103.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2006
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.5% | +0.6 |
| February | 3.3% | -0.2 |
| March | 3.7% | -0.1 |
| April | 3.6% | -0.1 |
| May | 5.5% | +1.9 |
| June | 5.2% | +1.5 |
| July | 4.8% | +0.7 |
| August | 4.2% | -0.1 |
| September | 4.1% | -0.8 |
| October | 2.6% | -3.5 |
| November | 2.5% | -2.7 |
| December | 3.2% | -0.2 |
| Average | 3.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.