Inflation Palestine 2012
Average inflation: 2.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 4.1%. The lowest inflation was in December at 1.7%.
- Highest month
- September: 4.1%
- Lowest month
- December: 1.7%
- Difference
- 2.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 3.9%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 3.9%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 3.9%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 3.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.6% lower than the 5-year average of 4.4%.
- 5-year average
- 4.4%
- 10-year average
- 3.9%
- All-time high (2008)
- 9.9%
- All-time low (2001)
- 1.2%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2011, the difference is minimal (-0.1 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- September: +1.9 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 2012
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1% | +0.2 |
| February | 2.8% | -0.8 |
| March | 3.1% | -0.5 |
| April | 2.9% | -0.6 |
| May | 3.0% | -0.2 |
| June | 1.9% | -1.2 |
| July | 2.0% | -1.0 |
| August | 3.3% | +0.5 |
| September | 4.1% | +1.9 |
| October | 3.2% | +1.4 |
| November | 2.2% | 0.0 |
| December | 1.7% | -1.0 |
| Average | 2.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.