Inflation Switzerland 2001
Average inflation: 1.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.0%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 1.8%. The lowest inflation was in November at 0.3%.
- Highest month
- May: 1.8%
- Lowest month
- November: 0.3%
- Difference
- 1.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Restaurants and hotels with an average of 2.3%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -5.2%.
- Highest increase
- Restaurants and hotels: 2.3%
- Lowest increase
- Clothing and footwear: -5.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.3%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (1.0% in 2001).
- 5-year average
- 1.3%
- 10-year average
- 1.3%
- All-time high (2000)
- 1.6%
- All-time low (2001)
- 1%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2000, inflation has fallen by +0.6 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: -1.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.0% 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 €101.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2001
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.3% | -0.3 |
| February | 0.8% | -0.8 |
| March | 1.0% | -0.5 |
| April | 1.2% | -0.2 |
| May | 1.8% | +0.2 |
| June | 1.6% | -0.2 |
| July | 1.4% | -0.5 |
| August | 1.1% | 0.0 |
| September | 0.7% | -0.7 |
| October | 0.6% | -0.7 |
| November | 0.3% | -1.6 |
| December | 0.3% | -1.2 |
| Average | 1.0% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.