Development of inflation rates in Egypt
The inflation rate for consumer prices in Egypt moved over the past 40 years between 2.3% and 29.5%. For 2019, an inflation rate of 9.2% was calculated.During the observation period from 1979 to 2019, the average inflation rate was 12.2% per year. Overall, the price increase was 9,435.38 %. An item that cost 100 Pound in 1979 was so charged 9,535.38 Pound in the beginning of 2020.
In only a very few countries, the price increase is that high. The rate of 29.5% in 2017 means, that compared to the previous year all prices have been increased by an average of 29.5%. In comparison to other countries, the drastic price increases are no longer on average. Usually this is a sign of political and economic turmoil.
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Performance over the last 40 years compared to the European Union
Performance based on 100% in 1978.
Inflation calculator for Egypt
Enter any amount, an initial year and an end year here. You will then be issued with the amount that arose from the original amount after inflation. Example: 1000 Pound in 1979 corresponds to an amount of 95,353.76 Pound at the beginning of 2020 due to inflation.Development of inflation rates for consumer goods in Egypt
| Jahr | Egypt | Ø European Union |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 9.90 % | 8.98 % |
| 1980 | 20.82 % | 13.52 % |
| 1981 | 10.32 % | 11.82 % |
| 1982 | 14.82 % | 9.47 % |
| 1983 | 16.08 % | 8.52 % |
| 1984 | 17.04 % | 7.37 % |
| 1985 | 12.11 % | 5.61 % |
| 1986 | 23.86 % | 3.55 % |
| 1987 | 19.69 % | 4.07 % |
| 1988 | 17.66 % | 4.35 % |
| 1989 | 21.26 % | 6.01 % |
| 1990 | 16.76 % | 6.30 % |
| 1991 | 19.75 % | 5.93 % |
| 1992 | 13.64 % | 5.60 % |
| 1993 | 12.09 % | 4.79 % |
| 1994 | 8.15 % | 4.71 % |
| 1995 | 15.74 % | 4.32 % |
| 1996 | 7.19 % | 3.31 % |
| 1997 | 4.63 % | 2.72 % |
| 1998 | 3.87 % | 2.40 % |
| 1999 | 3.08 % | 2.15 % |
| 2000 | 2.68 % | 3.10 % |
| 2001 | 2.27 % | 3.15 % |
| 2002 | 2.74 % | 2.31 % |
| 2003 | 4.51 % | 2.08 % |
| 2004 | 11.27 % | 2.26 % |
| 2005 | 4.87 % | 2.47 % |
| 2006 | 7.64 % | 2.60 % |
| 2007 | 9.32 % | 2.48 % |
| 2008 | 18.32 % | 4.16 % |
| 2009 | 11.76 % | 0.93 % |
| 2010 | 11.27 % | 1.53 % |
| 2011 | 10.06 % | 3.29 % |
| 2012 | 7.11 % | 2.66 % |
| 2013 | 9.47 % | 1.22 % |
| 2014 | 10.07 % | 0.20 % |
| 2015 | 10.37 % | -0.06 % |
| 2016 | 13.81 % | 0.18 % |
| 2017 | 29.51 % | 1.43 % |
| 2018 | 14.40 % | 1.74 % |
| 2019 | 9.15 % | 1.63 % |