Inflation Spain 2007

Average inflation: 2.8%

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in December at 4.2%. The lowest inflation was in July at 2.2%.

Highest month
December: 4.2%
Lowest month
July: 2.2%
Difference
2.0 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 7.1%. The lowest price increase was in Health with an average of -1.5%.

Highest increase
Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 7.1%
Lowest increase
Health: -1.5%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.1%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.8% in 2007).

5-year average
3.1%
10-year average
3.2%
All-time high (2001)
3.6%
All-time low (2007)
2.8%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2006, the difference is minimal (-0.7 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
-0.7 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
January: -1.8 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.8% 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 €102.80 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2007

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
3.7%
+0.9vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
7.1%
+4.3vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
1.1%
-1.7vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
3.7%
+0.9vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
2.6%
-0.2vs avg.
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Health
-1.5%
-4.3vs avg.
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Transport
2.1%
-0.7vs avg.
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Communication
0.2%
-2.6vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
-0.7%
-3.4vs avg.
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Education
4.5%
+1.7vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
4.8%
+2.0vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
3.3%
+0.5vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2006
January 2.4% -1.8
February 2.4% -1.6
March 2.5% -1.4
April 2.4% -1.5
May 2.3% -1.7
June 2.4% -1.5
July 2.2% -1.8
August 2.2% -1.5
September 2.7% -0.2
October 3.6% +1.1
November 4.1% +1.5
December 4.2% +1.5
Average 2.8%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.

See also