Inflation Germany 2010

Average inflation: 1.1%

Current Inflation

Inflation is low at 1.1%, below the ECB target of 2%.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in November at 1.5%. The lowest inflation was in February at 0.5%.

Highest month
November: 1.5%
Lowest month
February: 0.5%
Difference
1.0 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Transport with an average of 3.4%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -2.3%.

Highest increase
Transport: 3.4%
Lowest increase
Communication: -2.3%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.6%.

5-year average
1.6%
10-year average
1.6%
All-time high (1992)
5.1%
All-time low (2009)
0.3%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2009, inflation has fallen by +0.8 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+0.8 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
July: +1.6 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.9% 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 €101.10 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2010

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
1.3%
+0.2vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
1.6%
+0.5vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
0.7%
-0.4vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
1.0%
-0.1vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
0.1%
-1.0vs avg.
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Health
0.8%
-0.3vs avg.
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Transport
3.4%
+2.3vs avg.
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Communication
-2.3%
-3.4vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
-0.2%
-1.3vs avg.
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Education
0.3%
-0.8vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
1.1%
+0.0vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
1.3%
+0.2vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2009
January 0.7% -0.2
February 0.5% -0.6
March 1.2% +0.8
April 1.2% +0.5
May 1.2% +1.2
June 0.9% +0.8
July 1.1% +1.6
August 1.0% +1.0
September 1.2% +1.4
October 1.3% +1.3
November 1.5% +1.1
December 1.3% +0.5
Average 1.1%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 10/01/2026.

See also