Development of inflation rates in Macao

The inflation rate in Macao moved over the past years between -3.2% and 9.6%. For 2016, an inflation rate of 2.4% was calculated.

During the observation period from 1989 to 2016, the average inflation rate was 4.2% per year. Overall, the price increase was 194.82 %. An item that cost 100 Pataca in 1988 was 2016 so charged 294.82 Pataca.

In only a few countries negative inflation rates are achieved. This means that the general price level is declining and consumer prices get cheaper. This case is called deflation.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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