Inflation Finland 1956
Average inflation: 11.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 11.6%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 16.8%. The lowest inflation was in January at 6.1%.
- Highest month
- November: 16.8%
- Lowest month
- January: 6.1%
- Difference
- 10.7 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 14.1%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 14.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 14.1%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 14.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 11.6%. This approaches the highest level since records began (11.6% in 1956).
- 5-year average
- 11.6%
- 10-year average
- 11.6%
- All-time high (1956)
- 11.6%
- All-time low (1956)
- 11.6%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 9.6% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €111.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1956
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 6.1% |
| February | 9.2% |
| March | 10.2% |
| April | 9.1% |
| May | 11.1% |
| June | 11.1% |
| July | 12.1% |
| August | 12.0% |
| September | 13.0% |
| October | 11.9% |
| November | 16.8% |
| December | 16.8% |
| Average | 11.6% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.