Inflation Germany 2000

Average inflation: 1.4%

Current Inflation

Inflation is low at 1.4%, below the ECB target of 2%.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in December at 2.0%. The lowest inflation was in May at 0.9%.

Highest month
December: 2.0%
Lowest month
May: 0.9%
Difference
1.1 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Transport with an average of 5.2%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -11.1%.

Highest increase
Transport: 5.2%
Lowest increase
Communication: -11.1%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.3%.

5-year average
1.3%
10-year average
2.4%
All-time high (1981)
6.3%
All-time low (1986)
-0.1%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1999, the difference is minimal (+0.8 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
+0.8 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
February: +1.4 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.6% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €101.40 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2000

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
-0.7%
-2.1vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
1.6%
+0.2vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
0.1%
-1.3vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
2.8%
+1.4vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
-0.0%
-1.4vs avg.
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Health
0.2%
-1.2vs avg.
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Transport
5.2%
+3.8vs avg.
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Communication
-11.1%
-12.5vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
0.4%
-1.0vs avg.
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Education
1.7%
+0.3vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
1.1%
-0.3vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
2.5%
+1.1vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1999
January 1.5% +1.3
February 1.5% +1.4
March 1.5% +1.3
April 1.1% +0.5
May 0.9% +0.4
June 1.3% +0.8
July 1.3% +0.7
August 1.2% +0.5
September 1.7% +1.0
October 1.7% +1.0
November 1.5% +0.5
December 2.0% +0.8
Average 1.4%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.

See also