Inflation Finland 1960
Average inflation: 3.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.4%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in July at 4.8%. The lowest inflation was in October at 1.9%.
- Highest month
- July: 4.8%
- Lowest month
- October: 1.9%
- 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 4.3%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 4.3%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 4.3%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 4.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 3.3% lower than the 5-year average of 6.7%.
- 5-year average
- 6.7%
- 10-year average
- 6.7%
- All-time high (1956)
- 11.6%
- All-time low (1959)
- 1.5%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1959, inflation has fallen by +1.9 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- August: +4.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.4% 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 €103.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1960
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1959 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.9% | +0.9 |
| February | 2.9% | +0.9 |
| March | 3.8% | +1.8 |
| April | 3.8% | +2.8 |
| May | 3.8% | +3.8 |
| June | 3.8% | +3.8 |
| July | 4.8% | +3.8 |
| August | 4.8% | +4.8 |
| September | 3.8% | +2.8 |
| October | 1.9% | -1.0 |
| November | 1.9% | -1.0 |
| December | 2.8% | -0.1 |
| Average | 3.4% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.