Inflation Singapore 2010
Average inflation: 2.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 4.6%. The lowest inflation was in January at 0.2%.
- Highest month
- December: 4.6%
- Lowest month
- January: 0.2%
- Difference
- 4.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 2.3%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 1.3%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 2.3%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 1.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.6%.
- 5-year average
- 2.6%
- 10-year average
- 2.6%
- All-time high (2008)
- 6.6%
- All-time low (2009)
- 0.6%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2009, inflation has fallen by +2.2 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +2.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: +5.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.8% 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 €102.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2010
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0.2% | -4.1 |
| February | 1.0% | -2.2 |
| March | 1.6% | -1.0 |
| April | 3.2% | +2.9 |
| May | 3.2% | +3.0 |
| June | 2.7% | +2.7 |
| July | 3.1% | +3.3 |
| August | 3.3% | +3.6 |
| September | 3.7% | +4.1 |
| October | 3.5% | +4.4 |
| November | 3.8% | +4.6 |
| December | 4.6% | +5.1 |
| Average | 2.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.