Inflation Austria 1965
Average inflation: 4.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.9%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in June at 8.8%. The lowest inflation was in February at 2.4%.
- Highest month
- June: 8.8%
- Lowest month
- February: 2.4%
- Difference
- 6.4 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 6.9%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 6.9%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 6.9%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 6.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.0% higher than the 5-year average of 3.9%. This approaches the highest level since records began (4.9% in 1965).
- 5-year average
- 3.9%
- 10-year average
- 3.2%
- All-time high (1965)
- 4.9%
- All-time low (1959)
- 1.1%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1964, inflation has risen by +1.0 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- June: +5.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.9% 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 €104.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1965
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1964 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.9% | -1.4 |
| February | 2.4% | -0.9 |
| March | 3.1% | +0.2 |
| April | 3.4% | +0.3 |
| May | 5.1% | +1.6 |
| June | 8.8% | +5.4 |
| July | 5.7% | +0.3 |
| August | 6.0% | +0.8 |
| September | 5.5% | +1.6 |
| October | 4.8% | +0.5 |
| November | 5.3% | +1.6 |
| December | 6.0% | +2.5 |
| Average | 4.9% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.