Inflation Timor-Leste 2018
Average inflation: 2.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.7%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 3.2%. The lowest inflation was in January at 1.8%.
- Highest month
- September: 3.2%
- Lowest month
- January: 1.8%
- Difference
- 1.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 1.1%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 1.1%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 1.1%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 1.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.0% higher than the 5-year average of 0.7%.
- 5-year average
- 0.7%
- 10-year average
- 5%
- All-time high (2011)
- 13.5%
- All-time low (2016)
- -1.3%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2017, inflation has risen by +2.1 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +2.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- September: +2.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.7% 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 €102.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2018
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.8% | +2.1 |
| February | 2.2% | +2.0 |
| March | 2.2% | +1.9 |
| April | 3.0% | +2.5 |
| May | 2.8% | +1.9 |
| June | 2.8% | +2.0 |
| July | 2.8% | +1.8 |
| August | 3.0% | +2.3 |
| September | 3.2% | +2.8 |
| October | 2.9% | +2.1 |
| November | 2.8% | +2.0 |
| December | 2.4% | +1.6 |
| Average | 2.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.