Inflation Czech Republic 2006
Average inflation: 2.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.5%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in August at 3.2%. The lowest inflation was in October at 1.2%.
- Highest month
- August: 3.2%
- Lowest month
- October: 1.2%
- Difference
- 2.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Communication with an average of 7.2%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -6.0%.
- Highest increase
- Communication: 7.2%
- Lowest increase
- Clothing and footwear: -6.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.7% higher than the 5-year average of 1.8%.
- 5-year average
- 1.8%
- 10-year average
- 2.5%
- All-time high (2001)
- 4.7%
- All-time low (2003)
- 0.1%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2005, the difference is minimal (+0.7 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: +1.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.5% 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 €102.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2006
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0% | +1.4 |
| February | 2.7% | +1.1 |
| March | 2.9% | +1.4 |
| April | 2.7% | +1.1 |
| May | 3.1% | +1.8 |
| June | 2.7% | +0.9 |
| July | 3.0% | +1.4 |
| August | 3.2% | +1.6 |
| September | 2.7% | +0.4 |
| October | 1.2% | -1.4 |
| November | 1.5% | -0.9 |
| December | 1.7% | -0.6 |
| Average | 2.5% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 10/01/2026.