Inflation Syria 2013
Average inflation: 40.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 40.2%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in August at 46.4%. The lowest inflation was in December at 32.8%.
- Highest month
- August: 46.4%
- Lowest month
- December: 32.8%
- Difference
- 13.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 13.1% higher than the 5-year average of 27.1%. This approaches the highest level since records began (40.2% in 2013).
- 5-year average
- 27.1%
- 10-year average
- 27.1%
- All-time high (2013)
- 40.2%
- All-time low (2011)
- 4.7%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2012, inflation has risen by +3.7 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +3.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +27.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 38.2% 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 €140.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2013
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 42.9% | +27.2 |
| February | 41.7% | +20.4 |
| March | 36.4% | +5.6 |
| April | 36.2% | +4.7 |
| May | 40.2% | +7.7 |
| June | 41.5% | +5.4 |
| July | 43.6% | +7.5 |
| August | 46.4% | +6.9 |
| September | 42.3% | -5.8 |
| October | 42.6% | -8.0 |
| November | 35.4% | -15.5 |
| December | 32.8% | -12.4 |
| Average | 40.2% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.