Inflation Finland 2001
Average inflation: 2.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.6%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 3.3%. The lowest inflation was in November at 1.7%.
- Highest month
- May: 3.3%
- Lowest month
- November: 1.7%
- Difference
- 1.6 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 4.4%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 4.4%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 4.4%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 4.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.7% higher than the 5-year average of 1.9%.
- 5-year average
- 1.9%
- 10-year average
- 1.7%
- All-time high (1982)
- 9.6%
- All-time low (1996)
- 0.6%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2000, inflation has risen by -0.4 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: -1.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.6% 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 €102.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2001
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.9% | +0.6 |
| February | 2.8% | 0.0 |
| March | 2.7% | -0.4 |
| April | 3.0% | +0.4 |
| May | 3.3% | +0.6 |
| June | 3.1% | +0.1 |
| July | 2.6% | -0.2 |
| August | 2.5% | -0.7 |
| September | 2.4% | -1.3 |
| October | 2.1% | -1.5 |
| November | 1.7% | -1.9 |
| December | 1.8% | -1.2 |
| Average | 2.6% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.