Inflation Austria 1970
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 October at 4.9%. The lowest inflation was in February at 3.8%.
- Highest month
- October: 4.9%
- Lowest month
- February: 3.8%
- Difference
- 1.1 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 4.4%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 4.4%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 4.4%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 4.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.1% higher than the 5-year average of 3.3%.
- 5-year average
- 3.3%
- 10-year average
- 3.6%
- All-time high (1965)
- 4.9%
- All-time low (1959)
- 1.1%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1969, inflation has risen by +1.3 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: +2.4 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 1970
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1969 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.9% | +0.6 |
| February | 3.8% | +0.8 |
| March | 3.9% | +1.3 |
| April | 3.8% | +0.8 |
| May | 4.2% | +0.9 |
| June | 4.6% | +1.3 |
| July | 4.6% | +0.9 |
| August | 4.6% | +1.5 |
| September | 4.8% | +1.8 |
| October | 4.9% | +2.4 |
| November | 4.8% | +2.0 |
| December | 4.6% | +1.2 |
| Average | 4.4% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.