Inflation Samoa 2009
Average inflation: 6.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 6.7%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 14.4%. The lowest inflation was in November at -3.7%.
- Highest month
- January: 14.4%
- Lowest month
- November: -3.7%
- Difference
- 18.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 10.9%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 9.5%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 10.9%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 9.5%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 6.9%.
- 5-year average
- 6.9%
- 10-year average
- 6.9%
- All-time high (2008)
- 11.5%
- All-time low (2006)
- 3.7%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2008, inflation has risen by -4.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -4.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: -22.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 4.7% 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 €106.70 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 | 14.4% | +7.1 |
| February | 14.1% | +8.7 |
| March | 13.2% | +6.9 |
| April | 13.2% | +7.0 |
| May | 13.7% | +7.1 |
| June | 10.0% | +1.1 |
| July | 6.2% | -5.9 |
| August | 3.6% | -9.6 |
| September | 0.3% | -16.3 |
| October | -2.1% | -20.6 |
| November | -3.7% | -22.5 |
| December | -2.6% | -21.2 |
| Average | 6.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.