Inflation Zambia 2012
Average inflation: 6.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 6.6%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 7.3%. The lowest inflation was in February at 6.0%.
- Highest month
- December: 7.3%
- Lowest month
- February: 6.0%
- Difference
- 1.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 6.5%. This approaches the highest level since records began (6.6% in 2012).
- 5-year average
- 6.5%
- 10-year average
- 6.5%
- All-time high (2012)
- 6.6%
- All-time low (2011)
- 6.4%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2011, the difference is minimal (+0.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: +1.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 4.6% 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 €106.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2012
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.4% | +0.1 |
| February | 6.0% | -0.5 |
| March | 6.4% | -0.1 |
| April | 6.5% | +0.2 |
| May | 6.6% | +0.2 |
| June | 6.7% | +0.6 |
| July | 6.2% | -0.6 |
| August | 6.4% | -0.1 |
| September | 6.6% | -0.1 |
| October | 6.8% | 0.0 |
| November | 6.9% | +0.5 |
| December | 7.3% | +1.4 |
| Average | 6.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.