Inflation Kosovo 2012
Average inflation: 2.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.5%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 4.1%. The lowest inflation was in March at 0.6%.
- Highest month
- September: 4.1%
- Lowest month
- March: 0.6%
- Difference
- 3.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 8.6%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 1.0%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 8.6%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 1.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.6% lower than the 5-year average of 4.1%.
- 5-year average
- 4.1%
- 10-year average
- 3.6%
- All-time high (2008)
- 9.5%
- All-time low (2009)
- -2.4%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2011, the difference is minimal (-4.9 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -4.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- March: -10.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.5% 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 €102.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2012
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.9% | -4.5 |
| February | 1.7% | -7.8 |
| March | 0.6% | -10.2 |
| April | 1.2% | -9.4 |
| May | 1.1% | -9.3 |
| June | 1.7% | -7.5 |
| July | 2.2% | -6.1 |
| August | 3.1% | -2.2 |
| September | 4.1% | -0.7 |
| October | 3.8% | -0.9 |
| November | 3.5% | -0.7 |
| December | 3.7% | +0.1 |
| Average | 2.5% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.