Inflation Finland 1965
Average inflation: 4.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.9%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 6.2%. The lowest inflation was in September at 3.7%.
- Highest month
- January: 6.2%
- Lowest month
- September: 3.7%
- Difference
- 2.5 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 6.4%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 6.4%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 6.4%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 6.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 5.3%.
- 5-year average
- 5.3%
- 10-year average
- 6%
- All-time high (1956)
- 11.6%
- All-time low (1959)
- 1.5%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1964, the difference is minimal (-5.4 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -5.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- June: -7.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.9% 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 €104.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1965
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1964 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.2% | -3.1 |
| February | 5.4% | -4.8 |
| March | 5.3% | -4.8 |
| April | 5.3% | -4.7 |
| May | 4.5% | -6.3 |
| June | 4.5% | -7.2 |
| July | 5.2% | -6.5 |
| August | 5.2% | -5.5 |
| September | 3.7% | -7.0 |
| October | 5.2% | -3.7 |
| November | 4.4% | -5.3 |
| December | 4.4% | -5.3 |
| Average | 4.9% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.