Inflation Spain 2001
Average inflation: 3.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.6%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 4.2%. The lowest inflation was in November at 2.7%.
- Highest month
- May: 4.2%
- Lowest month
- November: 2.7%
- 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 5.9%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 5.9%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 5.9%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 5.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.5%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.6% in 2001).
- 5-year average
- 3.5%
- 10-year average
- 3.5%
- All-time high (2001)
- 3.6%
- All-time low (2000)
- 3.4%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2000, the difference is minimal (+0.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: -1.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.6% 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 €103.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2001
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7% | +0.8 |
| February | 3.8% | +0.8 |
| March | 3.9% | +1.0 |
| April | 4.0% | +1.0 |
| May | 4.2% | +1.1 |
| June | 4.2% | +0.8 |
| July | 3.9% | +0.3 |
| August | 3.7% | +0.1 |
| September | 3.4% | -0.3 |
| October | 3.0% | -1.0 |
| November | 2.7% | -1.4 |
| December | 2.7% | -1.3 |
| Average | 3.6% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.