Inflation Finland 1957
Average inflation: 11.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 11.3%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 15.4%. The lowest inflation was in November at 7.6%.
- Highest month
- January: 15.4%
- Lowest month
- November: 7.6%
- Difference
- 7.8 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 13.4%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 13.4%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 13.4%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 13.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 11.4%. This approaches the highest level since records began (11.6% in 1956).
- 5-year average
- 11.4%
- 10-year average
- 11.4%
- All-time high (1956)
- 11.6%
- All-time low (1957)
- 11.3%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1956, the difference is minimal (-0.3 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +9.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 9.3% 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 €111.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1957
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1956 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15.4% | +9.3 |
| February | 12.1% | +2.9 |
| March | 11.1% | +0.9 |
| April | 12.0% | +2.9 |
| May | 10.9% | -0.2 |
| June | 10.9% | -0.2 |
| July | 11.7% | -0.4 |
| August | 11.6% | -0.4 |
| September | 11.5% | -1.5 |
| October | 12.4% | +0.5 |
| November | 7.6% | -9.2 |
| December | 8.5% | -8.3 |
| Average | 11.3% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.