Inflation Yemen 2011
Average inflation: 19.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 19.4%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 24.8%. The lowest inflation was in January at 12.9%.
- Highest month
- October: 24.8%
- Lowest month
- January: 12.9%
- Difference
- 11.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 19.4%. This approaches the highest level since records began (19.4% in 2011).
- 5-year average
- 19.4%
- 10-year average
- 19.4%
- All-time high (2011)
- 19.4%
- All-time low (2011)
- 19.4%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 17.4% 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 €119.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 12.9% |
| February | 14.2% |
| March | 16.2% |
| April | 16.0% |
| May | 17.0% |
| June | 18.3% |
| July | 21.0% |
| August | 21.0% |
| September | 24.2% |
| October | 24.8% |
| November | 24.1% |
| December | 23.2% |
| Average | 19.4% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.