Inflation rates by country and year

-0.1%9.8%19.6%29.4%39.3%486.4%1,613.6%
-0.1%9.8%19.6%29.4%39.3%486.4%1,613.6%
19921026.8%
200812.8%
20257.8%
Source: World Bank

Data: World Bank, annual %. For information only — not financial advice.

Year2025Inflation Rate7.8%

Behind the curve

Turning points in Moldova

  1. 1992↑ Upward pressure

    The leu's introduction — Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)

    The early post-Soviet years brought hyperinflation before the leu was introduced and stabilised.

    National Bank of Moldova
  2. 2008↑ Upward pressure

    The world food price crisis — Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)

    The 2007–08 global food and fuel surge pushed Moldovan inflation to a peak in 2008.

    National Bank of Moldova
  3. 2022↑ Upward pressure

    The post-pandemic inflation surge — Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)

    Higher energy prices, especially for gas, pushed Moldovan inflation to very high levels in 2022.

    National Bank of Moldova

These are selected historical influences, not a complete account of inflation. An upward-pressure event can coincide with a peak when its inflationary effect has already occurred or when other forces begin pushing inflation lower. The markers show the years in which events occurred, although their effects may extend into later years.

What is the inflation in Moldova?

The annual inflation rate in Moldova was 7.8% in 2025, the most recent year in the World Bank dataset. That means prices rose 7.8% on average compared with the year before. Use the chart above to explore Moldova's full inflation history from 1992 to 2025, and to compare it with any other country.

How inflation in Moldova has changed

Inflation in Moldova peaked at 1613.6% in 1993 and reached its lowest point at -0.1% in 2009. Averaged across the 34 years of available data (1992–2025), the rate has been 102.4% per year.

Frequently asked questions about inflation in Moldova

What is the current inflation rate in Moldova?

The latest available annual figure is 7.8% in 2025, from the World Bank. Because the figures are reported annually, they may not reflect the most recent monthly reading published by Moldova's statistical office.

What was the highest inflation rate in Moldova?

The highest annual inflation rate on record is 1613.6%, reached in 1993.

What was the lowest inflation rate in Moldova?

The lowest annual inflation rate on record is -0.1%, recorded in 2009.

Where does the inflation data for Moldova come from?

All figures come from the World Bank's World Development Indicators (indicator FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG), which report annual consumer price inflation for more than 200 countries and territories from 1960 onward.