Inflation Austria 1969
Average inflation: 3.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.1%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in July at 3.7%. The lowest inflation was in October at 2.5%.
- Highest month
- July: 3.7%
- Lowest month
- October: 2.5%
- Difference
- 1.2 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 3.2%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 3.2%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 3.2%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 3.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.4%.
- 5-year average
- 3.4%
- 10-year average
- 3.3%
- All-time high (1965)
- 4.9%
- All-time low (1959)
- 1.1%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1968, the difference is minimal (+0.3 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +1.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.1% 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 €103.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1969
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1968 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3% | +1.3 |
| February | 3.0% | +0.6 |
| March | 2.6% | -0.5 |
| April | 3.0% | 0.0 |
| May | 3.3% | +1.1 |
| June | 3.3% | +0.2 |
| July | 3.7% | +1.0 |
| August | 3.1% | +0.1 |
| September | 3.0% | +0.6 |
| October | 2.5% | -0.5 |
| November | 2.8% | -0.3 |
| December | 3.4% | +0.4 |
| Average | 3.1% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.