Inflation Suriname 2014
Average inflation: 3.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.4%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 4.2%. The lowest inflation was in June at 2.1%.
- Highest month
- October: 4.2%
- Lowest month
- June: 2.1%
- Difference
- 2.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 6.8%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 6.8%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 6.8%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 6.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 3.6% lower than the 5-year average of 7.0%.
- 5-year average
- 7%
- 10-year average
- 7.5%
- All-time high (2011)
- 17.8%
- All-time low (2009)
- 0%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2013, inflation has fallen by +1.5 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: +3.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.4% 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 €103.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2014
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.8% | -0.3 |
| February | 3.0% | +1.3 |
| March | 3.0% | +1.6 |
| April | 3.6% | +2.2 |
| May | 2.8% | +0.2 |
| June | 2.1% | -1.5 |
| July | 3.9% | +0.9 |
| August | 3.3% | +0.8 |
| September | 3.9% | +2.2 |
| October | 4.2% | +3.0 |
| November | 4.2% | +3.8 |
| December | 3.9% | +3.3 |
| Average | 3.4% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.