Inflation Germany 1983
Average inflation: 3.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.3%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 4.1%. The lowest inflation was in June at 2.6%.
- Highest month
- January: 4.1%
- Lowest month
- June: 2.6%
- Difference
- 1.5 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 2.7%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 2.7%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.7%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.6% lower than the 5-year average of 4.9%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (3.3% in 1983).
- 5-year average
- 4.9%
- 10-year average
- 4.9%
- All-time high (1981)
- 6.3%
- All-time low (1983)
- 3.3%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1982, inflation has fallen by +2.0 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -2.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- June: -3.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.3% 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 €103.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1983
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1982 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.1% | -2.5 |
| February | 4.0% | -1.9 |
| March | 4.0% | -1.1 |
| April | 3.9% | -1.1 |
| May | 3.4% | -1.8 |
| June | 2.6% | -3.3 |
| July | 2.9% | -2.5 |
| August | 3.3% | -1.7 |
| September | 3.2% | -1.7 |
| October | 2.7% | -2.1 |
| November | 2.7% | -1.9 |
| December | 2.7% | -1.9 |
| Average | 3.3% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.