Inflation Rate (CPI): Gabon

Analysis# Gabon Inflation Rate (CPI) Gabon's inflation rate stands at 2.5% in 2026, reflecting a stable price environment well below its extremes. The country experienced severe inflationary pressure peaking at 36.1% in 1994, while deflation reached -9.8% in 1988. Since 1980, the cumulative change totals -79.7%, indicating a dramatic long-term decline in price pressures across the economy. The 2020s have brought sustained moderation after volatility in the late 2010s. Inflation spiked to 4.8% in 2018 before dropping sharply to 1.1% by 2021, followed by a brief uptick to 4.3% in 2022 as global pressures mounted. Recent years show stabilization, with rates hovering between 1.2% and 2.5% from 2024 onward, suggesting Gabon has achieved manageable inflation comparable to developed economies.