Inflation United Kingdom 1956
Average inflation: 5.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 5.0%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 7.3%. The lowest inflation was in November at 2.7%.
- Highest month
- April: 7.3%
- Lowest month
- November: 2.7%
- Difference
- 4.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 5.0%. This approaches the highest level since records began (5.0% in 1956).
- 5-year average
- 5%
- 10-year average
- 5%
- All-time high (1956)
- 5%
- All-time low (1956)
- 5%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 3.0% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €105.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1956
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 5.1% |
| February | 5.1% |
| March | 6.4% |
| April | 7.3% |
| May | 7.3% |
| June | 5.0% |
| July | 4.3% |
| August | 5.3% |
| September | 4.4% |
| October | 4.0% |
| November | 2.7% |
| December | 3.0% |
| Average | 5.0% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 15/12/2025.