Inflation Tonga 2007
Average inflation: 5.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 5.8%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 8.1%. The lowest inflation was in January at 3.3%.
- Highest month
- September: 8.1%
- Lowest month
- January: 3.3%
- Difference
- 4.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 6.0%. This approaches the highest level since records began (6.2% in 2006).
- 5-year average
- 6%
- 10-year average
- 6%
- All-time high (2006)
- 6.2%
- All-time low (2007)
- 5.8%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2006, the difference is minimal (-0.4 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- March: -3.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 3.8% 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 €105.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2007
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3% | -2.9 |
| February | 3.4% | -2.4 |
| March | 3.9% | -3.1 |
| April | 4.9% | -2.6 |
| May | 5.2% | -1.5 |
| June | 5.7% | -0.7 |
| July | 6.6% | -0.5 |
| August | 7.0% | +0.3 |
| September | 8.1% | +2.0 |
| October | 7.7% | +2.4 |
| November | 7.4% | +2.9 |
| December | 6.8% | +1.9 |
| Average | 5.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.