Inflation Suriname 2022
Average inflation: 53.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 53.5%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 62.2%. The lowest inflation was in August at 39.1%.
- Highest month
- March: 62.2%
- Lowest month
- August: 39.1%
- Difference
- 23.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 118.7%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 53.0%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 118.7%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 53.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 21.9% higher than the 5-year average of 31.6%. This approaches the highest level since records began (58.8% in 2021).
- 5-year average
- 31.6%
- 10-year average
- 24.9%
- All-time high (2021)
- 58.8%
- All-time low (2009)
- 0%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2021, inflation has risen by -5.3 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -5.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- August: -35.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 51.5% 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 €153.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2022
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 61.5% | -2.3 |
| February | 62.1% | +0.2 |
| March | 62.2% | +11.8 |
| April | 59.8% | +15.4 |
| May | 57.5% | +14.0 |
| June | 55.1% | +1.1 |
| July | 49.2% | -9.6 |
| August | 39.1% | -35.3 |
| September | 41.9% | -27.6 |
| October | 49.0% | -11.6 |
| November | 49.5% | -13.8 |
| December | 54.6% | -6.1 |
| Average | 53.5% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.