Inflation Tunisia 2009
Average inflation: 3.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.7%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 3.9%. The lowest inflation was in September at 3.3%.
- Highest month
- March: 3.9%
- Lowest month
- September: 3.3%
- Difference
- 0.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 5.9%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 3.2%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 5.9%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 3.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.5%.
- 5-year average
- 3.5%
- 10-year average
- 3.5%
- All-time high (2008)
- 4.3%
- All-time low (2007)
- 3%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2008, the difference is minimal (-0.6 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: -1.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.7% 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 €103.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2009
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8% | -0.6 |
| February | 3.8% | -0.8 |
| March | 3.9% | -0.8 |
| April | 3.7% | -1.1 |
| May | 3.9% | -0.2 |
| June | 3.9% | +0.3 |
| July | 3.9% | -0.4 |
| August | 3.8% | -0.2 |
| September | 3.3% | -0.9 |
| October | 3.3% | -1.3 |
| November | 3.4% | -1.0 |
| December | 3.3% | -1.1 |
| Average | 3.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.