Inflation Estonia 2009
Average inflation: 0.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very low at 0.0%, well below the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 4.1%. The lowest inflation was in October at -2.1%.
- Highest month
- January: 4.1%
- Lowest month
- October: -2.1%
- Difference
- 6.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 11.4%. The lowest price increase was in Transport with an average of -6.4%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 11.4%
- Lowest increase
- Transport: -6.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 5.1% lower than the 5-year average of 5.1%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (0.0% in 2009).
- 5-year average
- 5.1%
- 10-year average
- 4.3%
- All-time high (2008)
- 10.4%
- All-time low (2009)
- 0%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2008, inflation has fallen by +10.4 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -10.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- June: -12.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.0% 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 €100.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2009
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.1% | -6.9 |
| February | 3.3% | -8.0 |
| March | 2.0% | -8.9 |
| April | 0.3% | -11.1 |
| May | -0.3% | -11.6 |
| June | -0.9% | -12.3 |
| July | -0.7% | -11.7 |
| August | -0.8% | -11.9 |
| September | -1.6% | -12.1 |
| October | -2.1% | -11.9 |
| November | -2.1% | -10.1 |
| December | -1.7% | -8.6 |
| Average | 0.0% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.