Current inflation Australia 3.4%
November 2025
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.9%, around the ECB target.
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.3% lower than the 5-year average of 4.2%.
- 5-year average
- 4.2%
- 10-year average
- 2.9%
- All-time high (1974)
- 15.4%
- All-time low (1962)
- -0.3%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2024, inflation has fallen by +0.2 percentage point.
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.
Last 12 months
5-year trend
Statistics
- This year (avg.)
- 2.9%
- Last year
- 3.1%
- 5-year average
- 2.9%
- All-time high (1974)
- 15.4%