Current inflation Deutschland 2.1%
January 2026
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.1%, around the ECB target.
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.8% lower than the 5-year average of 3.9%.
- 5-year average
- 3.9%
- 10-year average
- 2.8%
- All-time high (2022)
- 6.9%
- All-time low (1986)
- -0.1%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2025, the difference is minimal (-0.1 percentage point).
ECB Target
Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.
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 €102.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Last 12 months
5-year trend
Statistics
- This year (avg.)
- 2.1%
- Last year
- 2.2%
- 5-year average
- 2.1%
- All-time high (2022)
- 6.9%