Inflation Belgium 1956
Average inflation: 2.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 4.1%. The lowest inflation was in January at 1.5%.
- Highest month
- May: 4.1%
- Lowest month
- January: 1.5%
- Difference
- 2.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (2.8% in 1956).
- 5-year average
- 2.8%
- 10-year average
- 2.8%
- All-time high (1956)
- 2.8%
- All-time low (1956)
- 2.8%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.8% 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 €102.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1956
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 1.5% |
| February | 2.2% |
| March | 2.9% |
| April | 3.3% |
| May | 4.1% |
| June | 3.8% |
| July | 2.8% |
| August | 2.4% |
| September | 2.3% |
| October | 2.8% |
| November | 2.6% |
| December | 3.2% |
| Average | 2.8% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.