Inflation G20 2001
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 May at 4.9%. The lowest inflation was in December at 3.9%.
- Highest month
- May: 4.9%
- Lowest month
- December: 3.9%
- Difference
- 1.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.4%. This approaches the highest level since records began (4.5% in 2000).
- 5-year average
- 4.4%
- 10-year average
- 4.4%
- All-time high (2000)
- 4.5%
- All-time low (2001)
- 4.3%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2000, the difference is minimal (-0.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- March: -0.7 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 2001
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.2% | -0.3 |
| February | 4.1% | -0.6 |
| March | 4.0% | -0.7 |
| April | 4.5% | +0.2 |
| May | 4.9% | +0.6 |
| June | 4.8% | +0.2 |
| July | 4.4% | -0.3 |
| August | 4.4% | -0.1 |
| September | 4.3% | -0.1 |
| October | 4.2% | -0.1 |
| November | 4.0% | -0.3 |
| December | 3.9% | -0.4 |
| Average | 4.3% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.