Inflation Belgium 1959
Average inflation: 1.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.2%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 2.1%. The lowest inflation was in January at 0.0%.
- Highest month
- November: 2.1%
- Lowest month
- January: 0.0%
- Difference
- 2.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.9% lower than the 5-year average of 2.1%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (1.2% in 1959).
- 5-year average
- 2.1%
- 10-year average
- 2.1%
- All-time high (1957)
- 3.2%
- All-time low (1959)
- 1.2%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1958, inflation has fallen by +0.1 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -2.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.8% 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 €101.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1959
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1958 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0% | -2.7 |
| February | 0.6% | -1.5 |
| March | 0.7% | -1.3 |
| April | 0.6% | -1.5 |
| May | 0.8% | -1.1 |
| June | 1.0% | -0.9 |
| July | 1.4% | +0.7 |
| August | 1.9% | +0.9 |
| September | 2.0% | +1.5 |
| October | 2.0% | +1.5 |
| November | 2.1% | +2.1 |
| December | 1.6% | +1.4 |
| Average | 1.2% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.