Inflation Finland 1959
Average inflation: 1.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.5%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 2.9%. The lowest inflation was in May at 0.0%.
- Highest month
- October: 2.9%
- Lowest month
- May: 0.0%
- Difference
- 2.9 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 1.1%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 1.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 1.1%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 1.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 6.1% lower than the 5-year average of 7.6%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (1.5% in 1959).
- 5-year average
- 7.6%
- 10-year average
- 7.6%
- All-time high (1956)
- 11.6%
- All-time low (1959)
- 1.5%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1958, inflation has fallen by +4.4 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -4.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: -7.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.5% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €101.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1959
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1958 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.0% | -5.5 |
| February | 2.0% | -5.5 |
| March | 2.0% | -5.5 |
| April | 1.0% | -6.7 |
| May | 0.0% | -7.8 |
| June | 0.0% | -7.8 |
| July | 1.0% | -4.1 |
| August | 0.0% | -5.2 |
| September | 1.0% | -3.4 |
| October | 2.9% | -0.7 |
| November | 2.9% | -0.7 |
| December | 2.9% | +0.1 |
| Average | 1.5% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.