Inflation Tunisia 2016
Average inflation: 3.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.6%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 4.2%. The lowest inflation was in February at 3.1%.
- Highest month
- December: 4.2%
- Lowest month
- February: 3.1%
- Difference
- 1.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 4.9%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 2.7%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 4.9%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 2.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.9% lower than the 5-year average of 4.5%.
- 5-year average
- 4.5%
- 10-year average
- 4%
- All-time high (2013)
- 5.3%
- All-time low (2007)
- 3%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2015, the difference is minimal (-0.9 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -2.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.6% 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 €103.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2016
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4% | -1.6 |
| February | 3.1% | -2.2 |
| March | 3.1% | -2.1 |
| April | 3.2% | -2.0 |
| May | 3.5% | -1.3 |
| June | 3.6% | -0.9 |
| July | 3.6% | -0.1 |
| August | 3.6% | -0.2 |
| September | 4.1% | +0.2 |
| October | 4.0% | -0.2 |
| November | 4.1% | +0.1 |
| December | 4.2% | +0.4 |
| Average | 3.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.