Inflation Austria 1963
Average inflation: 2.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.7%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 4.2%. The lowest inflation was in June at 1.4%.
- Highest month
- November: 4.2%
- Lowest month
- June: 1.4%
- Difference
- 2.8 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 3.3%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 3.3%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 3.3%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 3.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.7%.
- 5-year average
- 2.7%
- 10-year average
- 2.7%
- All-time high (1962)
- 4.4%
- All-time low (1959)
- 1.1%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1962, the difference is minimal (-1.7 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- June: -4.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.7% 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 €102.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1963
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1962 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.5% | -2.4 |
| February | 3.7% | -0.8 |
| March | 3.4% | -1.6 |
| April | 2.2% | -3.8 |
| May | 1.7% | -4.8 |
| June | 1.4% | -4.9 |
| July | 1.8% | -2.8 |
| August | 1.9% | -1.4 |
| September | 2.9% | -1.0 |
| October | 2.9% | -0.3 |
| November | 4.2% | +2.0 |
| December | 4.2% | +1.9 |
| Average | 2.7% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.