Inflation G20 2010

Average inflation: 3.3%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 3.3%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 3.6%. The lowest inflation was in August at 2.9%.

Highest month
January: 3.6%
Lowest month
August: 2.9%
Difference
0.7 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.4%.

5-year average
3.4%
10-year average
3.5%
All-time high (2008)
5%
All-time low (2009)
2%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2009, inflation has fallen by +1.3 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+1.3 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
May: +1.9 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.3% 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 €103.30 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2010

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2009
January 3.6% +0.7
February 3.4% +0.7
March 3.5% +1.3
April 3.4% +1.4
May 3.4% +1.9
June 3.0% +1.7
July 3.0% +1.9
August 2.9% +1.5
September 3.0% +1.6
October 3.2% +1.5
November 3.2% +0.5
December 3.5% +0.1
Average 3.3%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.

See also