Inflation Czech Republic 2001
Average inflation: 4.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.7%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in July at 5.9%. The lowest inflation was in February at 3.9%.
- Highest month
- July: 5.9%
- Lowest month
- February: 3.9%
- Difference
- 2.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels with an average of 9.9%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -1.7%.
- Highest increase
- Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 9.9%
- Lowest increase
- Clothing and footwear: -1.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.3%. This approaches the highest level since records began (4.7% in 2001).
- 5-year average
- 4.3%
- 10-year average
- 4.3%
- All-time high (2001)
- 4.7%
- All-time low (2000)
- 3.8%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2000, inflation has risen by +0.9 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- July: +2.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.7% 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 €104.70 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 | 4.2% | +0.9 |
| February | 3.9% | +0.3 |
| March | 4.0% | +0.4 |
| April | 4.5% | +1.2 |
| May | 5.0% | +1.5 |
| June | 5.4% | +1.2 |
| July | 5.9% | +2.0 |
| August | 5.6% | +1.7 |
| September | 4.7% | +0.7 |
| October | 4.4% | +0.3 |
| November | 4.2% | +0.2 |
| December | 4.1% | +0.1 |
| Average | 4.7% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 10/01/2026.