Inflation Belgium 1966
Average inflation: 4.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.2%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 5.5%. The lowest inflation was in December at 3.2%.
- Highest month
- April: 5.5%
- Lowest month
- December: 3.2%
- Difference
- 2.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.0% higher than the 5-year average of 3.2%. This approaches the highest level since records began (4.2% in 1966).
- 5-year average
- 3.2%
- 10-year average
- 2.3%
- All-time high (1966)
- 4.2%
- All-time low (1960)
- 0.3%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1965, the difference is minimal (+0.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +1.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.2% 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 €104.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1966
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1965 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.2% | +0.5 |
| February | 4.3% | +0.2 |
| March | 4.7% | +0.2 |
| April | 5.5% | +1.4 |
| May | 4.8% | -0.3 |
| June | 5.0% | +0.9 |
| July | 3.7% | 0.0 |
| August | 3.6% | -0.1 |
| September | 3.7% | -0.2 |
| October | 3.9% | +0.1 |
| November | 3.5% | -0.3 |
| December | 3.2% | -0.9 |
| Average | 4.2% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.