Inflation Saudi Arabia 2016
Average inflation: 2.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.1%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 2.6%. The lowest inflation was in December at 1.0%.
- Highest month
- February: 2.6%
- Lowest month
- December: 1.0%
- Difference
- 1.6 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 14.2%. The lowest price increase was in Recreation and culture with an average of -1.6%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 14.2%
- Lowest increase
- Recreation and culture: -1.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.4%.
- 5-year average
- 2.4%
- 10-year average
- 4.2%
- All-time high (2008)
- 9.9%
- All-time low (2001)
- -1.1%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2015, the difference is minimal (+0.9 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +1.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.
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 €102.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2016
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.5% | +0.9 |
| February | 2.6% | +1.3 |
| March | 2.6% | +1.2 |
| April | 2.5% | +1.5 |
| May | 2.3% | +1.3 |
| June | 2.3% | +1.1 |
| July | 2.3% | +1.1 |
| August | 2.1% | +1.1 |
| September | 1.9% | +0.7 |
| October | 1.6% | +0.4 |
| November | 1.3% | +0.1 |
| December | 1.0% | -0.2 |
| Average | 2.1% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.