Current inflation Zambia 16.5%
November 2024
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 14.8%, far above the ECB target.
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 14.9%.
- 5-year average
- 14.9%
- 10-year average
- 12.6%
- All-time high (2021)
- 22.1%
- All-time low (2011)
- 6.4%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2023, inflation has risen by +3.9 percentage point.
ECB Target
Inflation is 12.8% 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 €114.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Last 12 months
5-year trend
Statistics
- This year (avg.)
- 14.8%
- Last year
- 10.9%
- 5-year average
- 14.8%
- All-time high (2021)
- 22.1%