Inflation Finland 1961

Average inflation: 1.7%

Current Inflation

Inflation is low at 1.7%, below the ECB target of 2%.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 2.8%. The lowest inflation was in July at 0.9%.

Highest month
January: 2.8%
Lowest month
July: 0.9%
Difference
1.9 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 2.0%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 2.0%.

Highest increase
Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.0%
Lowest increase
Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.0%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 3.1% lower than the 5-year average of 4.8%.

5-year average
4.8%
10-year average
5.9%
All-time high (1956)
11.6%
All-time low (1959)
1.5%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1960, the difference is minimal (-1.7 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
-1.7 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
July: -3.9 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.3% 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 €101.70 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1961

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
2.0%
+0.3vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1960
January 2.8% -0.1
February 2.8% -0.1
March 1.9% -1.9
April 1.9% -1.9
May 1.9% -1.9
June 1.9% -1.9
July 0.9% -3.9
August 0.9% -3.9
September 0.9% -2.9
October 1.8% -0.1
November 1.8% -0.1
December 0.9% -1.9
Average 1.7%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.

See also