Inflation Eswatini 2018
Average inflation: 4.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.8%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 5.3%. The lowest inflation was in February at 4.0%.
- Highest month
- November: 5.3%
- Lowest month
- February: 4.0%
- Difference
- 1.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 12.4%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 12.4%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 12.4%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 12.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.1% lower than the 5-year average of 5.9%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (4.8% in 2018).
- 5-year average
- 5.9%
- 10-year average
- 5.9%
- All-time high (2016)
- 7.8%
- All-time low (2018)
- 4.8%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2017, inflation has fallen by +1.5 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -3.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.8% 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 €104.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2018
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.6% | -3.6 |
| February | 4.0% | -2.8 |
| March | 4.0% | -2.0 |
| April | 4.8% | -2.2 |
| May | 4.8% | -2.3 |
| June | 4.9% | -2.0 |
| July | 4.9% | -1.8 |
| August | 4.9% | -1.0 |
| September | 5.1% | -0.3 |
| October | 5.2% | -0.2 |
| November | 5.3% | +0.4 |
| December | 5.2% | +0.5 |
| Average | 4.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.