Inflation Zimbabwe 2011
Average inflation: 3.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.5%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 4.8%. The lowest inflation was in March at 2.6%.
- Highest month
- December: 4.8%
- Lowest month
- March: 2.6%
- Difference
- 2.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 4.5%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 4.5%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 4.5%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 4.5%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.3%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.5% in 2011).
- 5-year average
- 3.3%
- 10-year average
- 3.3%
- All-time high (2011)
- 3.5%
- All-time low (2010)
- 3.1%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2010, the difference is minimal (+0.4 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +8.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.5% 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 €103.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.5% | +8.2 |
| February | 3.1% | +4.0 |
| March | 2.6% | -1.0 |
| April | 2.8% | -1.9 |
| May | 2.6% | -3.4 |
| June | 2.9% | -2.4 |
| July | 3.1% | -1.2 |
| August | 3.4% | -0.2 |
| September | 4.3% | +0.2 |
| October | 4.1% | +0.4 |
| November | 4.3% | +0.2 |
| December | 4.8% | +1.6 |
| Average | 3.5% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.