Inflation Saudi Arabia 2012
Average inflation: 2.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.9%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 3.6%. The lowest inflation was in February at 2.5%.
- Highest month
- December: 3.6%
- Lowest month
- February: 2.5%
- Difference
- 1.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 11.6%. The lowest price increase was in Education with an average of -0.2%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 11.6%
- Lowest increase
- Education: -0.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.9% lower than the 5-year average of 5.8%.
- 5-year average
- 5.8%
- 10-year average
- 3.7%
- All-time high (2008)
- 9.9%
- All-time low (2001)
- -1.1%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2011, inflation has fallen by +2.9 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -2.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -4.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.9% 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 €102.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2012
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.6% | -4.6 |
| February | 2.5% | -4.5 |
| March | 2.6% | -4.2 |
| April | 2.5% | -4.3 |
| May | 2.6% | -3.7 |
| June | 2.8% | -3.5 |
| July | 2.8% | -2.7 |
| August | 2.9% | -2.4 |
| September | 3.0% | -2.1 |
| October | 3.4% | -1.3 |
| November | 3.4% | -1.2 |
| December | 3.6% | -1.0 |
| Average | 2.9% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.