Current inflation Österreich 4.0%

November 2025

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 3.5%, well above the ECB target.

Historical Context

Current inflation is 1.6% lower than the 5-year average of 5.1%.

5-year average
5.1%
10-year average
3.4%
All-time high (1974)
9.5%
All-time low (2009)
0.5%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2024, inflation has fallen by +0.6 percentage point.

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.5% 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 €103.50 next year at this inflation rate.

Last 12 months

5-year trend

Statistics

This year (avg.)
3.5%
Last year
2.9%
5-year average
3.5%
All-time high (1974)
9.5%