Current inflation België 2.1%
December 2025
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.5%, around the ECB target.
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.9% lower than the 5-year average of 4.4%.
- 5-year average
- 4.4%
- 10-year average
- 3%
- All-time high (1975)
- 12.8%
- All-time low (2009)
- -0.1%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2024, inflation has fallen by +0.7 percentage point.
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.5% 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 €102.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Last 12 months
5-year trend
Statistics
- This year (avg.)
- 2.5%
- Last year
- 3.2%
- 5-year average
- 2.5%
- All-time high (1975)
- 12.8%