Inflation Australia 1964

Average inflation: 2.9%

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.9%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in November at 3.8%. The lowest inflation was in August at 2.5%.

Highest month
November: 3.8%
Lowest month
August: 2.5%
Difference
1.3 percentage points
Months with data
4 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 1.0% higher than the 5-year average of 1.9%.

5-year average
1.9%
10-year average
1.9%
All-time high (1960)
3.7%
All-time low (1962)
-0.3%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1963, inflation has risen by +2.2 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+2.2 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
February: +2.6 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.9% 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 €102.90 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1964

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1963
February 2.6% +2.6
May 2.6% +2.6
August 2.5% +1.2
November 3.8% +2.5
Average 2.9%

Data source

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

See also