Inflation G20 2000
Average inflation: 4.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.5%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 4.7%. The lowest inflation was in April at 4.3%.
- Highest month
- February: 4.7%
- Lowest month
- April: 4.3%
- Difference
- 0.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.5%. This approaches the highest level since records began (4.5% in 2000).
- 5-year average
- 4.5%
- 10-year average
- 4.5%
- All-time high (2000)
- 4.5%
- All-time low (2000)
- 4.5%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.5% 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 €104.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2000
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 4.5% |
| February | 4.7% |
| March | 4.7% |
| April | 4.3% |
| May | 4.3% |
| June | 4.6% |
| July | 4.7% |
| August | 4.5% |
| September | 4.4% |
| October | 4.3% |
| November | 4.3% |
| December | 4.3% |
| Average | 4.5% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.