Inflation Finland 1975
Average inflation: 17.8%
Inflation in 1975
Inflation is very high at 17.8%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 19.2%. The lowest inflation was in September at 16.5%.
- Highest month
- January: 19.2%
- Lowest month
- September: 16.5%
- Difference
- 2.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Inflation is 6.1 percentage points higher than the 5-year average of 11.7%. This approaches the highest level since records began (17.8% in 1975).
- 5-year average
- 11.7%
- 10-year average
- 8.2%
- All-time high (1975)
- 17.8%
- All-time low (1959)
- 1.5%
Trend
Over the period 1973-1975, inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1974, inflation has risen by 0.9 percentage points.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +5.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 15.8 percentage points above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €117.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1975
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1974 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19.2% | +5.4 |
| February | 17.6% | +1.3 |
| March | 18.5% | +1.8 |
| April | 18.1% | -0.1 |
| May | 18.1% | +0.5 |
| June | 18.1% | +1.3 |
| July | 17.6% | +1.4 |
| August | 17.3% | +1.0 |
| September | 16.5% | -1.3 |
| October | 17.2% | -0.9 |
| November | 17.6% | -0.6 |
| December | 18.1% | +1.2 |
| Average | 17.8% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.