Inflation G20 2025

Average inflation: 4.0%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 4.0%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 4.8%. The lowest inflation was in November at 3.6%.

Highest month
January: 4.8%
Lowest month
November: 3.6%
Difference
1.2 percentage points
Months with data
10 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 2.0% lower than the 5-year average of 6.0%.

5-year average
6%
10-year average
4.4%
All-time high (2022)
8.6%
All-time low (2009)
2%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2024, inflation has fallen by +2.5 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-2.5 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
May: -3.4 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 2.0% 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 €104.00 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2025

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2024
January 4.8% -2.0
February 4.3% -3.0
March 4.2% -3.0
April 4.1% -3.0
May 3.9% -3.4
June 3.9% -3.2
July 3.8% -2.9
August 3.8% -2.4
September 3.8% -2.2
November 3.6% -2.1
Average 4.0%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 07/01/2026.Not all months available yet.

See also