Inflation Palestine 2009
Average inflation: 2.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 5.0%. The lowest inflation was in April at 1.7%.
- Highest month
- January: 5.0%
- Lowest month
- April: 1.7%
- Difference
- 3.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of -0.7%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of -0.7%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: -0.7%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: -0.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.7% lower than the 5-year average of 4.5%.
- 5-year average
- 4.5%
- 10-year average
- 4%
- All-time high (2008)
- 9.9%
- All-time low (2001)
- 1.2%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2008, the difference is minimal (-7.1 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -7.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- July: -10.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.8% 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 €102.80 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 | Difference vs. 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0% | -2.1 |
| February | 4.1% | -4.1 |
| March | 3.5% | -6.8 |
| April | 1.7% | -10.0 |
| May | 2.1% | -10.1 |
| June | 1.8% | -9.9 |
| July | 1.7% | -10.7 |
| August | 2.4% | -7.7 |
| September | 1.7% | -9.2 |
| October | 1.7% | -7.8 |
| November | 3.2% | -4.7 |
| December | 4.3% | -2.6 |
| Average | 2.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.