Inflation Austria 1989
Average inflation: 2.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.6%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 2.9%. The lowest inflation was in January at 2.2%.
- Highest month
- December: 2.9%
- Lowest month
- January: 2.2%
- Difference
- 0.7 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 0.8%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 0.8%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 0.8%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 0.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.2%.
- 5-year average
- 2.2%
- 10-year average
- 3.8%
- All-time high (1974)
- 9.5%
- All-time low (1987)
- 1.4%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1988, inflation has risen by +0.7 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- June: +1.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.6% 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 €102.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1989
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1988 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.2% | +0.3 |
| February | 2.5% | +0.3 |
| March | 2.2% | -0.1 |
| April | 2.5% | +0.3 |
| May | 2.8% | +1.1 |
| June | 2.5% | +1.1 |
| July | 2.6% | +0.6 |
| August | 2.7% | +0.8 |
| September | 2.5% | +0.6 |
| October | 2.8% | +1.0 |
| November | 2.7% | +0.7 |
| December | 2.9% | +1.0 |
| Average | 2.6% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.