Inflation Saudi Arabia 2007
Average inflation: 4.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.2%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 6.5%. The lowest inflation was in March at 2.9%.
- Highest month
- December: 6.5%
- Lowest month
- March: 2.9%
- Difference
- 3.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.6% higher than the 5-year average of 1.6%. This approaches the highest level since records began (4.2% in 2007).
- 5-year average
- 1.6%
- 10-year average
- 0.8%
- All-time high (2007)
- 4.2%
- All-time low (2001)
- -1.1%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2006, inflation has risen by +2.0 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +2.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: +3.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.2% 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 €104.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2007
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6% | +2.1 |
| February | 3.0% | +1.4 |
| March | 2.9% | +0.8 |
| April | 2.9% | +0.5 |
| May | 3.0% | +0.8 |
| June | 3.1% | +1.0 |
| July | 3.8% | +1.6 |
| August | 5.0% | +3.4 |
| September | 4.9% | +2.5 |
| October | 5.4% | +2.8 |
| November | 6.0% | +3.2 |
| December | 6.5% | +3.6 |
| Average | 4.2% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 04/01/2026.