Inflation Finland 2007
Average inflation: 2.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.5%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 2.9%. The lowest inflation was in February at 2.2%.
- Highest month
- November: 2.9%
- Lowest month
- February: 2.2%
- Difference
- 0.7 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 2.1%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 2.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.1%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.3% higher than the 5-year average of 1.2%.
- 5-year average
- 1.2%
- 10-year average
- 1.6%
- All-time high (1989)
- 6.6%
- All-time low (2004)
- 0.2%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2006, inflation has risen by +0.9 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- March: +1.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.5% 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 €102.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2007
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.3% | +1.5 |
| February | 2.2% | +1.3 |
| March | 2.6% | +1.7 |
| April | 2.6% | +1.3 |
| May | 2.4% | +0.7 |
| June | 2.5% | +0.8 |
| July | 2.6% | +0.7 |
| August | 2.3% | +0.4 |
| September | 2.6% | +1.1 |
| October | 2.6% | +0.7 |
| November | 2.9% | +0.8 |
| December | 2.6% | +0.4 |
| Average | 2.5% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.