Current inflation G20 4.0%
March 2026
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.7%, well above the ECB target.
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.2% lower than the 5-year average of 5.9%.
- 5-year average
- 5.9%
- 10-year average
- 4.6%
- All-time high (2022)
- 8.6%
- All-time low (2009)
- 2%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2025, inflation has fallen by +0.3 percentage point.
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.7% 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 €103.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Last 12 months
5-year trend
Statistics
- This year (avg.)
- 3.7%
- Last year
- 4.0%
- 5-year average
- 3.7%
- All-time high (2022)
- 8.6%