Inflation Sudan 2006
Average inflation: 7.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 7.2%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 15.8%. The lowest inflation was in July at 1.7%.
- Highest month
- December: 15.8%
- Lowest month
- July: 1.7%
- Difference
- 14.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 14.5%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 14.5%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 14.5%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 14.5%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 3.7% lower than the 5-year average of 10.9%.
- 5-year average
- 10.9%
- 10-year average
- 16%
- All-time high (1997)
- 53.6%
- All-time low (2001)
- 1.9%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2005, inflation has fallen by +1.3 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- July: -12.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 5.2% 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 €107.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2006
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.1% | -4.2 |
| February | 5.8% | +0.3 |
| March | 5.1% | -1.7 |
| April | 1.8% | -7.0 |
| May | 2.8% | -6.0 |
| June | 4.3% | -6.7 |
| July | 1.7% | -12.2 |
| August | 5.2% | -7.3 |
| September | 15.7% | +7.9 |
| October | 11.4% | +5.7 |
| November | 12.3% | +5.0 |
| December | 15.8% | +10.3 |
| Average | 7.2% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.