Inflation Eswatini 2019
Average inflation: 2.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.6%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 5.3%. The lowest inflation was in May at 1.6%.
- Highest month
- March: 5.3%
- Lowest month
- May: 1.6%
- Difference
- 3.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 3.8%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 3.8%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 3.8%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 3.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.7% lower than the 5-year average of 5.3%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.6% in 2019).
- 5-year average
- 5.3%
- 10-year average
- 5.7%
- All-time high (2008)
- 12.6%
- All-time low (2019)
- 2.6%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2018, inflation has fallen by +2.2 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -2.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: -3.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.6% 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 €102.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2019
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0% | +0.4 |
| February | 5.1% | +1.1 |
| March | 5.3% | +1.3 |
| April | 1.8% | -3.0 |
| May | 1.6% | -3.2 |
| June | 1.7% | -3.2 |
| July | 1.7% | -3.2 |
| August | 2.0% | -2.9 |
| September | 1.9% | -3.2 |
| October | 1.6% | -3.6 |
| November | 1.8% | -3.5 |
| December | 2.0% | -3.2 |
| Average | 2.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.