Inflation Finland 1991
Average inflation: 4.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.3%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 5.1%. The lowest inflation was in October at 3.3%.
- Highest month
- January: 5.1%
- Lowest month
- October: 3.3%
- Difference
- 1.8 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 2.9%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 2.9%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.9%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.0% lower than the 5-year average of 5.3%.
- 5-year average
- 5.3%
- 10-year average
- 6%
- All-time high (1975)
- 17.8%
- All-time low (1986)
- 3%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1990, inflation has fallen by +1.9 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -2.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.3% 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 €104.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1991
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1990 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5.1% | -2.4 |
| February | 5.1% | -2.4 |
| March | 4.9% | -1.8 |
| April | 4.8% | -1.5 |
| May | 4.9% | -1.3 |
| June | 4.5% | -1.2 |
| July | 4.3% | -1.5 |
| August | 3.8% | -2.4 |
| September | 3.4% | -2.3 |
| October | 3.3% | -2.4 |
| November | 3.5% | -2.2 |
| December | 4.1% | -0.9 |
| Average | 4.3% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.