Inflation Syria 2016

Average inflation: 47.7%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 47.7%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in September at 52.8%. The lowest inflation was in April at 42.0%.

Highest month
September: 52.8%
Lowest month
April: 42.0%
Difference
10.8 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 12.9% higher than the 5-year average of 34.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (47.7% in 2016).

5-year average
34.8%
10-year average
29.8%
All-time high (2016)
47.7%
All-time low (2011)
4.7%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2015, inflation has risen by +9.5 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+9.5 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
January: +23.7 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 45.7% 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 €147.70 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2016

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2015
January 47.4% +23.7
February 44.1% +16.4
March 45.8% +12.8
April 42.0% +3.4
May 44.6% +4.9
June 51.3% +11.4
July 52.5% +13.7
August 51.1% +10.6
September 52.8% +12.2
October 50.4% +7.4
November 47.0% +2.3
December 43.2% -4.9
Average 47.7%

Data source

Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.

See also