Inflation Zimbabwe 2012
Average inflation: 3.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.7%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 4.3%. The lowest inflation was in November at 3.0%.
- Highest month
- January: 4.3%
- Lowest month
- November: 3.0%
- Difference
- 1.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 11.8%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 11.8%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 11.8%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 11.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.4%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.7% in 2012).
- 5-year average
- 3.4%
- 10-year average
- 3.4%
- All-time high (2012)
- 3.7%
- All-time low (2010)
- 3.1%
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: -1.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.7% 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 €103.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2012
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.3% | +0.8 |
| February | 4.2% | +1.1 |
| March | 4.0% | +1.4 |
| April | 4.0% | +1.2 |
| May | 3.9% | +1.3 |
| June | 4.0% | +1.1 |
| July | 4.0% | +0.9 |
| August | 3.7% | +0.3 |
| September | 3.3% | -1.0 |
| October | 3.5% | -0.6 |
| November | 3.0% | -1.3 |
| December | 3.0% | -1.8 |
| Average | 3.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.