Inflation Cyprus 2005
Average inflation: 2.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.6%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 3.1%. The lowest inflation was in June at 1.7%.
- Highest month
- April: 3.1%
- Lowest month
- June: 1.7%
- Difference
- 1.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 12.8%. The lowest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 0.8%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 12.8%
- Lowest increase
- Core inflation: 0.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.8%.
- 5-year average
- 2.8%
- 10-year average
- 2.8%
- All-time high (2003)
- 4.1%
- All-time low (2001)
- 2%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2004, inflation has fallen by +0.3 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +2.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.6% 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 €102.60 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 | 2.9% | +1.1 |
| February | 2.8% | +0.9 |
| March | 2.9% | +2.5 |
| April | 3.1% | +2.6 |
| May | 2.4% | +0.9 |
| June | 1.7% | -1.1 |
| July | 1.9% | -1.4 |
| August | 2.1% | -1.1 |
| September | 2.9% | +0.5 |
| October | 3.1% | +0.6 |
| November | 2.9% | -0.1 |
| December | 2.0% | -2.2 |
| Average | 2.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.