Inflation Rwanda 2007
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 January at 12.6%. The lowest inflation was in December at 6.6%.
- Highest month
- January: 12.6%
- Lowest month
- December: 6.6%
- Difference
- 6.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 17.3%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 8.1%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 17.3%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 8.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 9.0%. This approaches the highest level since records began (9.1% in 2007).
- 5-year average
- 9%
- 10-year average
- 9%
- All-time high (2007)
- 9.1%
- All-time low (2006)
- 8.9%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2006, the difference is minimal (+0.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +7.4 percentage points
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 2007
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6% | +7.4 |
| February | 10.9% | +3.1 |
| March | 12.0% | +5.2 |
| April | 10.1% | +2.6 |
| May | 8.8% | +1.0 |
| June | 7.3% | -2.0 |
| July | 8.2% | -1.1 |
| August | 8.4% | -0.8 |
| September | 8.0% | -1.3 |
| October | 7.9% | -2.7 |
| November | 8.6% | -2.7 |
| December | 6.6% | -5.6 |
| Average | 9.1% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.