Inflation Austria 1962
Average inflation: 4.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.4%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 6.5%. The lowest inflation was in November at 2.2%.
- Highest month
- May: 6.5%
- Lowest month
- November: 2.2%
- Difference
- 4.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 6.4%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 6.4%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 6.4%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 6.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.7% higher than the 5-year average of 2.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (4.4% in 1962).
- 5-year average
- 2.8%
- 10-year average
- 2.8%
- All-time high (1962)
- 4.4%
- All-time low (1959)
- 1.1%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1961, inflation has risen by +0.9 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: +4.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.4% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €104.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1962
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1961 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.9% | +2.8 |
| February | 4.5% | +2.1 |
| March | 5.0% | +2.7 |
| April | 6.0% | +3.6 |
| May | 6.5% | +4.3 |
| June | 6.3% | +2.6 |
| July | 4.6% | +1.0 |
| August | 3.3% | -0.5 |
| September | 3.9% | -0.5 |
| October | 3.2% | -1.6 |
| November | 2.2% | -3.2 |
| December | 2.3% | -3.0 |
| Average | 4.4% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.