Inflation Austria 1984
Average inflation: 5.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 5.6%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in June at 6.3%. The lowest inflation was in December at 5.0%.
- Highest month
- June: 6.3%
- Lowest month
- December: 5.0%
- Difference
- 1.3 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 5.4%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 5.4%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 5.4%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 5.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 5.5%.
- 5-year average
- 5.5%
- 10-year average
- 5.6%
- All-time high (1974)
- 9.5%
- All-time low (1966)
- 2.1%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1983, the difference is minimal (+2.3 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +2.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- June: +3.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 3.6% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €105.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1984
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1983 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5.6% | +1.5 |
| February | 5.7% | +1.6 |
| March | 5.8% | +2.3 |
| April | 5.9% | +2.9 |
| May | 5.9% | +3.4 |
| June | 6.3% | +3.8 |
| July | 5.6% | +2.8 |
| August | 5.9% | +2.7 |
| September | 5.6% | +2.3 |
| October | 5.2% | +1.6 |
| November | 5.3% | +1.6 |
| December | 5.0% | +1.2 |
| Average | 5.6% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.