Inflation Switzerland 2005
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 February at 1.4%. The lowest inflation was in June at 0.7%.
- Highest month
- February: 1.4%
- Lowest month
- June: 0.7%
- Difference
- 0.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 4.6%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -5.7%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 4.6%
- Lowest increase
- Communication: -5.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 0.8%.
- 5-year average
- 0.8%
- 10-year average
- 1%
- All-time high (2000)
- 1.6%
- All-time low (2003)
- 0.6%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2004, the difference is minimal (+0.4 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- March: +1.5 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 2005
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.2% | +1.0 |
| February | 1.4% | +1.3 |
| March | 1.4% | +1.5 |
| April | 1.4% | +0.9 |
| May | 1.1% | +0.2 |
| June | 0.7% | -0.4 |
| July | 1.2% | +0.3 |
| August | 1.0% | 0.0 |
| September | 1.4% | +0.5 |
| October | 1.3% | 0.0 |
| November | 1.0% | -0.5 |
| December | 1.0% | -0.3 |
| Average | 1.2% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.