Inflation Germany 1982
Average inflation: 5.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 5.3%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 6.6%. The lowest inflation was in November at 4.6%.
- Highest month
- January: 6.6%
- Lowest month
- November: 4.6%
- Difference
- 2.0 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 6.2%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 6.2%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 6.2%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 6.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 5.3%.
- 5-year average
- 5.3%
- 10-year average
- 5.3%
- All-time high (1981)
- 6.3%
- All-time low (1979)
- 4%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1981, the difference is minimal (-1.0 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: -2.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 3.3% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €105.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1982
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1981 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.6% | +0.7 |
| February | 5.9% | +0.5 |
| March | 5.1% | -0.7 |
| April | 5.0% | -0.8 |
| May | 5.2% | -0.6 |
| June | 5.9% | 0.0 |
| July | 5.4% | -1.0 |
| August | 5.0% | -1.5 |
| September | 4.9% | -2.2 |
| October | 4.8% | -2.7 |
| November | 4.6% | -2.7 |
| December | 4.6% | -2.1 |
| Average | 5.3% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.