Inflation Rwanda 2005
Average inflation: 9.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 9.1%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 12.8%. The lowest inflation was in November at 3.2%.
- Highest month
- March: 12.8%
- Lowest month
- November: 3.2%
- Difference
- 9.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 18.0%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 10.6%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 18.0%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 10.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 9.1%. This approaches the highest level since records began (9.1% in 2005).
- 5-year average
- 9.1%
- 10-year average
- 9.1%
- All-time high (2005)
- 9.1%
- All-time low (2005)
- 9.1%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 7.1% 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 €109.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2005
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 11.5% |
| February | 11.3% |
| March | 12.8% |
| April | 12.6% |
| May | 11.4% |
| June | 10.9% |
| July | 9.5% |
| August | 8.0% |
| September | 7.9% |
| October | 4.8% |
| November | 3.2% |
| December | 5.6% |
| Average | 9.1% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.