Inflation Qatar 2013
Average inflation: 3.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.2%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 3.7%. The lowest inflation was in February at 2.4%.
- Highest month
- April: 3.7%
- Lowest month
- February: 2.4%
- Difference
- 1.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 6.1%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 2.3%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 6.1%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 2.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.0% higher than the 5-year average of 2.2%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.2% in 2013).
- 5-year average
- 2.2%
- 10-year average
- 2.2%
- All-time high (2013)
- 3.2%
- All-time low (2011)
- 1.1%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2012, inflation has risen by +0.9 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +2.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.2% 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 €103.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2013
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.5% | +1.1 |
| February | 2.4% | +1.0 |
| March | 3.3% | +1.7 |
| April | 3.7% | +2.2 |
| May | 3.1% | +1.3 |
| June | 3.3% | +0.8 |
| July | 3.6% | +0.2 |
| August | 3.1% | -0.6 |
| September | 3.2% | -0.3 |
| October | 3.6% | +1.3 |
| November | 3.3% | +0.9 |
| December | 3.6% | +1.3 |
| Average | 3.2% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.