Inflation Timor-Leste 2013

Average inflation: 11.2%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 11.2%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in June at 13.2%. The lowest inflation was in December at 4.0%.

Highest month
June: 13.2%
Lowest month
December: 4.0%
Difference
9.2 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 4.2%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 4.2%.

Highest increase
Energy: 4.2%
Lowest increase
Energy: 4.2%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 1.0% lower than the 5-year average of 12.2%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (11.2% in 2013).

5-year average
12.2%
10-year average
12.2%
All-time high (2011)
13.5%
All-time low (2013)
11.2%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2012, inflation has fallen by +0.6 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-0.6 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
December: -7.7 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 9.2% 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 €111.20 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2013

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2012
January 11.6% -6.1
February 13.1% +0.5
March 13.1% +3.0
April 13.0% +2.0
May 13.1% +1.9
June 13.2% +2.2
July 12.4% +1.3
August 12.1% +0.8
September 10.6% -0.8
October 9.8% -1.7
November 7.9% -3.7
December 4.0% -7.7
Average 11.2%

Data source

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

See also