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.