Inflation Australia 1963

Average inflation: 0.7%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very low at 0.7%, well below the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in August at 1.3%. The lowest inflation was in February at 0.0%.

Highest month
August: 1.3%
Lowest month
February: 0.0%
Difference
1.3 percentage points
Months with data
4 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 0.9% lower than the 5-year average of 1.6%.

5-year average
1.6%
10-year average
1.6%
All-time high (1960)
3.7%
All-time low (1962)
-0.3%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1962, inflation has fallen by +1.0 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+1.0 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
May: +1.3 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.3% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €100.70 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1963

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1962
February 0.0% 0.0
May 0.0% +1.3
August 1.3% +1.3
November 1.3% +1.3
Average 0.7%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.Not all months available yet.

See also