Inflation United Kingdom 1958
Average inflation: 3.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.0%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 4.9%. The lowest inflation was in July at 1.8%.
- Highest month
- April: 4.9%
- Lowest month
- July: 1.8%
- Difference
- 3.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.9% lower than the 5-year average of 3.9%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (3.0% in 1958).
- 5-year average
- 3.9%
- 10-year average
- 3.9%
- All-time high (1956)
- 5%
- All-time low (1958)
- 3%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1957, inflation has fallen by +0.7 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +3.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.0% 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 €103.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1958
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1957 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.5% | -0.9 |
| February | 3.2% | -1.1 |
| March | 4.1% | +1.3 |
| April | 4.9% | +3.1 |
| May | 4.4% | +2.4 |
| June | 4.3% | +1.1 |
| July | 1.8% | -2.7 |
| August | 1.8% | -2.2 |
| September | 2.2% | -1.7 |
| October | 2.1% | -2.2 |
| November | 1.9% | -2.6 |
| December | 1.8% | -2.8 |
| Average | 3.0% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 15/12/2025.