Inflation British Virgin Islands 2017
Average inflation: 1.6%
Inflation in 2017
Inflation is low at 1.6%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 2.0%. The lowest inflation was in March at 1.4%.
- Highest month
- January: 2.0%
- Lowest month
- March: 1.4%
- Difference
- 0.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 5 of 12
Historical Context
Inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.4%. This approaches the highest level since records began (1.6% in 2017).
- 5-year average
- 1.4%
- 10-year average
- 1.4%
- All-time high (2017)
- 1.6%
- All-time low (2016)
- 1.1%
Trend
Over the period 2016-2017, inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2016, inflation has risen by 0.5 percentage points.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +1.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.4 percentage points below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.
What you could buy for $100 this year will cost approximately $101.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2017
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.0% | +1.8 |
| February | 1.7% | +1.1 |
| March | 1.4% | +0.6 |
| April | 1.7% | +1.4 |
| May | 1.4% | +1.1 |
| Average | 1.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026. Not all months available yet.