Inflation Togo 2021
Average inflation: 4.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.2%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in August at 6.8%. The lowest inflation was in April at 0.8%.
- Highest month
- August: 6.8%
- Lowest month
- April: 0.8%
- Difference
- 6.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 9.0%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 0.6%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 9.0%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 0.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.9% higher than the 5-year average of 1.3%. This approaches the highest level since records began (4.2% in 2021).
- 5-year average
- 1.3%
- 10-year average
- 1.3%
- All-time high (2021)
- 4.2%
- All-time low (2017)
- -1%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2020, inflation has risen by +2.5 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +2.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- July: +5.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.2% 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 €104.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2021
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.8% | +1.1 |
| February | 2.0% | +0.9 |
| March | 2.1% | +0.9 |
| April | 0.8% | -1.0 |
| May | 3.0% | +2.0 |
| June | 3.8% | +3.4 |
| July | 6.2% | +5.3 |
| August | 6.8% | +3.7 |
| September | 6.8% | +3.8 |
| October | 5.7% | +2.5 |
| November | 5.9% | +4.0 |
| December | 5.3% | +2.9 |
| Average | 4.2% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.