Inflation Rwanda 2006
Average inflation: 8.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 8.9%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 12.2%. The lowest inflation was in January at 5.2%.
- Highest month
- December: 12.2%
- Lowest month
- January: 5.2%
- Difference
- 7.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 17.8%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 10.0%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 17.8%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 10.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 9.0%. This approaches the highest level since records began (9.1% in 2005).
- 5-year average
- 9%
- 10-year average
- 9%
- All-time high (2005)
- 9.1%
- All-time low (2006)
- 8.9%
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
- November: +8.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 6.9% 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 €108.90 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 | 5.2% | -6.3 |
| February | 7.8% | -3.5 |
| March | 6.8% | -6.0 |
| April | 7.5% | -5.1 |
| May | 7.8% | -3.6 |
| June | 9.3% | -1.6 |
| July | 9.3% | -0.2 |
| August | 9.2% | +1.2 |
| September | 9.3% | +1.4 |
| October | 10.6% | +5.8 |
| November | 11.3% | +8.1 |
| December | 12.2% | +6.6 |
| Average | 8.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.