Inflation Australia 1992
Average inflation: 1.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.0%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 1.7%. The lowest inflation was in November at 0.3%.
- Highest month
- February: 1.7%
- Lowest month
- November: 0.3%
- Difference
- 1.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 4 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 4.2% lower than the 5-year average of 5.2%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (1.0% in 1992).
- 5-year average
- 5.2%
- 10-year average
- 6.5%
- All-time high (1974)
- 15.4%
- All-time low (1992)
- 1%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1991, inflation has fallen by +2.2 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -2.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -3.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.0% 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 €101.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1992
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1991 |
|---|---|---|
| February | 1.7% | -3.1 |
| May | 1.2% | -2.1 |
| August | 0.8% | -2.3 |
| November | 0.3% | -1.2 |
| Average | 1.0% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.Not all months available yet.