Inflation Austria 2012
Average inflation: 2.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.5%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 2.8%. The lowest inflation was in May at 2.1%.
- Highest month
- January: 2.8%
- Lowest month
- May: 2.1%
- Difference
- 0.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Education with an average of 4.4%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -0.1%.
- Highest increase
- Education: 4.4%
- Lowest increase
- Communication: -0.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.3%.
- 5-year average
- 2.3%
- 10-year average
- 2.1%
- All-time high (1993)
- 3.6%
- All-time low (2009)
- 0.5%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2011, the difference is minimal (-0.8 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- July: -1.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.5% 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 €102.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2012
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.8% | +0.3 |
| February | 2.6% | -0.4 |
| March | 2.4% | -0.7 |
| April | 2.3% | -1.0 |
| May | 2.1% | -1.2 |
| June | 2.2% | -1.1 |
| July | 2.1% | -1.4 |
| August | 2.2% | -1.3 |
| September | 2.7% | -0.9 |
| October | 2.8% | -0.6 |
| November | 2.8% | -0.8 |
| December | 2.8% | -0.4 |
| Average | 2.5% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.