Inflation Zimbabwe 2010
Average inflation: 3.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.1%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 6.0%. The lowest inflation was in January at -4.7%.
- Highest month
- May: 6.0%
- Lowest month
- January: -4.7%
- Difference
- 10.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 8.2%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 8.2%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 8.2%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 8.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.1%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.1% in 2010).
- 5-year average
- 3.1%
- 10-year average
- 3.1%
- All-time high (2010)
- 3.1%
- All-time low (2010)
- 3.1%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.1% 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 €103.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2010
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | -4.7% |
| February | -0.9% |
| March | 3.6% |
| April | 4.7% |
| May | 6.0% |
| June | 5.3% |
| July | 4.3% |
| August | 3.6% |
| September | 4.1% |
| October | 3.7% |
| November | 4.1% |
| December | 3.2% |
| Average | 3.1% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.