Inflation Austria 1983
Average inflation: 3.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.3%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 4.1%. The lowest inflation was in May at 2.5%.
- Highest month
- January: 4.1%
- Lowest month
- May: 2.5%
- Difference
- 1.6 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 2.1%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 2.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.1%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.8% lower than the 5-year average of 5.1%.
- 5-year average
- 5.1%
- 10-year average
- 6%
- All-time high (1974)
- 9.5%
- All-time low (1966)
- 2.1%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1982, inflation has fallen by +2.1 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -2.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: -3.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.3% 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 €103.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1983
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1982 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.1% | -2.0 |
| February | 4.1% | -1.8 |
| March | 3.5% | -2.5 |
| April | 3.0% | -2.8 |
| May | 2.5% | -3.6 |
| June | 2.5% | -3.4 |
| July | 2.8% | -2.7 |
| August | 3.2% | -1.9 |
| September | 3.3% | -1.6 |
| October | 3.6% | -1.0 |
| November | 3.7% | -1.0 |
| December | 3.8% | -0.9 |
| Average | 3.3% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.