Inflation Finland 1966
Average inflation: 3.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.9%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 5.0%. The lowest inflation was in July at 2.8%.
- Highest month
- September: 5.0%
- Lowest month
- July: 2.8%
- Difference
- 2.2 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 3.3%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 3.3%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 3.3%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 3.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.8% lower than the 5-year average of 5.7%.
- 5-year average
- 5.7%
- 10-year average
- 5%
- All-time high (1964)
- 10.3%
- All-time low (1961)
- 1.7%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1965, inflation has fallen by +1.0 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -2.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.9% 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 €103.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1966
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1965 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6% | -2.6 |
| February | 3.6% | -1.8 |
| March | 3.6% | -1.7 |
| April | 3.6% | -1.7 |
| May | 4.3% | -0.2 |
| June | 3.6% | -0.9 |
| July | 2.8% | -2.4 |
| August | 3.5% | -1.7 |
| September | 5.0% | +1.3 |
| October | 3.5% | -1.7 |
| November | 4.2% | -0.2 |
| December | 4.9% | +0.5 |
| Average | 3.9% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.