Inflation Finland 1985
Average inflation: 5.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 5.2%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 6.5%. The lowest inflation was in November at 3.9%.
- Highest month
- March: 6.5%
- Lowest month
- November: 3.9%
- Difference
- 2.6 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 7.2%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 7.2%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 7.2%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 7.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 3.1% lower than the 5-year average of 8.3%.
- 5-year average
- 8.3%
- 10-year average
- 9.5%
- All-time high (1975)
- 17.8%
- All-time low (1969)
- 2.2%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1984, inflation has fallen by +1.9 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: -2.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 3.2% 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 €105.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1985
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1984 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.4% | -1.9 |
| February | 6.3% | -1.9 |
| March | 6.5% | -1.6 |
| April | 6.4% | -1.6 |
| May | 5.5% | -1.9 |
| June | 5.5% | -0.9 |
| July | 4.9% | -1.5 |
| August | 4.6% | -2.1 |
| September | 4.4% | -2.2 |
| October | 4.0% | -2.8 |
| November | 3.9% | -2.1 |
| December | 4.1% | -2.0 |
| Average | 5.2% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.