Inflation Belgium 1957
Average inflation: 3.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.2%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 3.6%. The lowest inflation was in June at 2.8%.
- Highest month
- January: 3.6%
- Lowest month
- June: 2.8%
- Difference
- 0.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.0%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.2% in 1957).
- 5-year average
- 3%
- 10-year average
- 3%
- All-time high (1957)
- 3.2%
- All-time low (1956)
- 2.8%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1956, the difference is minimal (+0.4 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +2.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.2% 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 €103.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1957
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1956 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6% | +2.1 |
| February | 3.6% | +1.4 |
| March | 2.9% | 0.0 |
| April | 3.1% | -0.2 |
| May | 2.9% | -1.2 |
| June | 2.8% | -1.0 |
| July | 3.5% | +0.7 |
| August | 3.1% | +0.7 |
| September | 3.3% | +1.0 |
| October | 2.9% | +0.1 |
| November | 3.4% | +0.8 |
| December | 2.9% | -0.3 |
| Average | 3.2% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.