Inflation United Kingdom 1957
Average inflation: 3.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.7%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 4.6%. The lowest inflation was in April at 1.8%.
- Highest month
- December: 4.6%
- Lowest month
- April: 1.8%
- Difference
- 2.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.6% lower than the 5-year average of 4.3%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (3.7% in 1957).
- 5-year average
- 4.3%
- 10-year average
- 4.3%
- All-time high (1956)
- 5%
- All-time low (1957)
- 3.7%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1956, inflation has fallen by +1.3 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: -5.5 percentage points
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.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1957
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1956 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.4% | -0.7 |
| February | 4.3% | -0.8 |
| March | 2.8% | -3.6 |
| April | 1.8% | -5.5 |
| May | 2.0% | -5.3 |
| June | 3.2% | -1.8 |
| July | 4.5% | +0.2 |
| August | 4.0% | -1.3 |
| September | 3.9% | -0.5 |
| October | 4.3% | +0.3 |
| November | 4.5% | +1.8 |
| December | 4.6% | +1.6 |
| Average | 3.7% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 15/12/2025.