Inflation Saudi Arabia 2002

Average inflation: 0.2%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very low at 0.2%, well below the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in November at 0.8%. The lowest inflation was in January at -0.3%.

Highest month
November: 0.8%
Lowest month
January: -0.3%
Difference
1.1 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 0.9% higher than the 5-year average of -0.7%. This approaches the highest level since records began (0.2% in 2002).

5-year average
-0.7%
10-year average
-0.7%
All-time high (2002)
0.2%
All-time low (2001)
-1.1%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2001, inflation has risen by +1.3 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+1.3 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
September: +1.8 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.8% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €100.20 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2002

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2001
January -0.3% +1.7
February 0.0% +1.5
March -0.1% +1.0
April -0.2% +0.8
May 0.0% +1.0
June -0.2% +0.9
July 0.3% +1.3
August 0.6% +1.8
September 0.7% +1.8
October 0.6% +1.5
November 0.8% +1.6
December 0.7% +1.3
Average 0.2%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 04/01/2026.

See also