Inflation Finland 2012
Average inflation: 2.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 3.2%. The lowest inflation was in November at 2.2%.
- Highest month
- January: 3.2%
- Lowest month
- November: 2.2%
- Difference
- 1.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 7.0%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -6.4%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 7.0%
- Lowest increase
- Communication: -6.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.3%.
- 5-year average
- 2.3%
- 10-year average
- 1.7%
- All-time high (2008)
- 4.1%
- All-time low (2009)
- 0%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2011, inflation has risen by -0.6 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: -1.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.8% 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 €102.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2012
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.2% | +0.2 |
| February | 3.1% | -0.2 |
| March | 2.9% | -0.4 |
| April | 3.1% | -0.1 |
| May | 3.1% | -0.2 |
| June | 2.8% | -0.7 |
| July | 2.9% | -1.1 |
| August | 2.7% | -1.1 |
| September | 2.7% | -1.0 |
| October | 2.6% | -0.9 |
| November | 2.2% | -1.2 |
| December | 2.4% | -0.5 |
| Average | 2.8% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.