Current inflation འབྲུག 2.0%

December 2024

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.

Historical Context

Current inflation is 2.3% lower than the 5-year average of 5.1%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.7% in 2019).

5-year average
5.1%
10-year average
4.4%
All-time high (2013)
11.8%
All-time low (2019)
2.7%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2023, inflation has fallen by +1.4 percentage point.

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.

Last 12 months

5-year trend

Statistics

This year (avg.)
2.8%
Last year
4.2%
5-year average
2.8%
All-time high (2013)
11.8%