Inflation European Union 2000
Average inflation: 4.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.0%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 4.0%. The lowest inflation was in December at 4.0%.
- Highest month
- December: 4.0%
- Lowest month
- December: 4.0%
- Difference
- 0.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 1 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 5.6%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 5.6%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 5.6%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 5.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.0%. This approaches the highest level since records began (4.0% in 2000).
- 5-year average
- 4%
- 10-year average
- 4%
- All-time high (2000)
- 4%
- All-time low (2000)
- 4%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.0% 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 €104.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2000
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| December | 4.0% |
| Average | 4.0% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.Not all months available yet.