Inflation Germany 1979
Average inflation: 4.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.0%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 5.4%. The lowest inflation was in January at 2.8%.
- Highest month
- November: 5.4%
- Lowest month
- January: 2.8%
- Difference
- 2.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 1.7%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 1.7%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 1.7%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 1.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.0%. This approaches the highest level since records began (4.0% in 1979).
- 5-year average
- 4%
- 10-year average
- 4%
- All-time high (1979)
- 4%
- All-time low (1979)
- 4%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.0% 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 €104.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1979
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 2.8% |
| February | 2.8% |
| March | 3.1% |
| April | 3.1% |
| May | 3.2% |
| June | 3.5% |
| July | 4.3% |
| August | 4.6% |
| September | 5.1% |
| October | 5.1% |
| November | 5.4% |
| December | 5.4% |
| Average | 4.0% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.