Inflation Zambia 2013
Average inflation: 7.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 7.0%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in June at 7.3%. The lowest inflation was in April at 6.5%.
- Highest month
- June: 7.3%
- Lowest month
- April: 6.5%
- Difference
- 0.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 8.4%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 6.5%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 8.4%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 6.5%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 6.7%. This approaches the highest level since records began (7.0% in 2013).
- 5-year average
- 6.7%
- 10-year average
- 6.7%
- All-time high (2013)
- 7%
- All-time low (2011)
- 6.4%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2012, the difference is minimal (+0.4 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- July: +1.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 5.0% 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 €107.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2013
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7.0% | +0.6 |
| February | 6.9% | +0.9 |
| March | 6.6% | +0.2 |
| April | 6.5% | 0.0 |
| May | 7.0% | +0.4 |
| June | 7.3% | +0.6 |
| July | 7.3% | +1.1 |
| August | 7.1% | +0.7 |
| September | 7.0% | +0.4 |
| October | 6.9% | +0.1 |
| November | 7.0% | +0.1 |
| December | 7.1% | -0.2 |
| Average | 7.0% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.