Inflation Suriname 2006
Average inflation: 11.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 11.5%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 14.7%. The lowest inflation was in December at 4.8%.
- Highest month
- February: 14.7%
- Lowest month
- December: 4.8%
- Difference
- 9.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 15.8%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 15.8%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 15.8%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 15.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 11.5%. This approaches the highest level since records began (11.5% in 2006).
- 5-year average
- 11.5%
- 10-year average
- 11.5%
- All-time high (2006)
- 11.5%
- All-time low (2006)
- 11.5%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 9.5% 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 €111.50 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 |
|---|---|
| January | 13.4% |
| February | 14.7% |
| March | 14.7% |
| April | 14.0% |
| May | 13.5% |
| June | 14.7% |
| July | 13.6% |
| August | 13.7% |
| September | 10.3% |
| October | 5.6% |
| November | 5.0% |
| December | 4.8% |
| Average | 11.5% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.