Annual inflation, consumer prices in Caribbean

Caribbean: Annual inflation, consumer prices was 2.6% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.6%
Change on year
down 44.1%
Rank
24th
of 36 groups
All-time high
7.2%
in 2008
All-time low
-0.2%
in 2015
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Annual inflation, consumer prices in Caribbean, 2000–2024

024682000201220242000: 3 %2001: 2.7 %2002: 2.2 %2003: 2.2 %2004: 2.4 %2005: 3.7 %2006: 3.4 %2007: 4.2 %2008: 7.2 %2009: 0.932 %2010: 2.8 %2011: 3.6 %2012: 2.9 %2013: 1.2 %2014: 1.2 %2015: -0.169 %2016: -0.122 %2017: 1.6 %2018: 2.1 %2019: 1.5 %2020: 0.039 %2021: 2.2 %2022: 5.7 %2023: 4.6 %2024: 2.6 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

Caribbean recorded 2.6% for annual inflation, consumer prices in 2024.

The figure is down 44.1% on the previous year and up 117.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual inflation, consumer prices in Caribbean peaked at 7.2% in 2008 and was at its lowest, -0.2%, in 2015.

That places Caribbean 24th out of 36 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.2% 0.9% 7.2% 10
2010s 1.6% -0.2% 3.6% 10
2020s 3.0% 0.0% 5.7% 5

Countries ranked near Caribbean

  1. 21 Zambia 15.0% compare
  2. 22 Sao Tome and Principe 14.4% compare
  3. 23 Syrian Arab Republic 13.4% compare
  4. 24 Pakistan 12.6% compare
  5. 25 Gambia 11.6% compare
  6. 26 Vanuatu 11.2% compare
  7. 27 Kyrgyzstan 10.8% compare

See the full ranking of 223 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual inflation, consumer prices in Caribbean?
Annual inflation, consumer prices in Caribbean was 2.6% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest annual inflation, consumer prices recorded in Caribbean?
The highest recorded value was 7.2% in 2008.
What is the lowest annual inflation, consumer prices recorded in Caribbean?
The lowest recorded value was -0.2% in 2015.
How does Caribbean rank for annual inflation, consumer prices?
Caribbean ranks 24th out of 36 groups with data for 2024.
Is annual inflation, consumer prices rising or falling in Caribbean?
Over the last ten years it is up 117.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Caribbean data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Annual inflation, consumer prices (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual inflation, consumer prices (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
223 places, 5,311 data points, 2000–2024
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