Inflation United Kingdom 1961
Average inflation: 3.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.4%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in August at 4.8%. The lowest inflation was in January at 2.2%.
- Highest month
- August: 4.8%
- Lowest month
- January: 2.2%
- Difference
- 2.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 1.5%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 1.5%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 1.5%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 1.5%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.1% higher than the 5-year average of 2.3%.
- 5-year average
- 2.3%
- 10-year average
- 2.8%
- All-time high (1956)
- 5%
- All-time low (1959)
- 0.6%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1960, inflation has risen by +2.4 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +2.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- August: +3.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.4% 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 €103.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1961
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.2% | +2.7 |
| February | 2.2% | +2.6 |
| March | 2.7% | +3.2 |
| April | 2.7% | +2.0 |
| May | 3.0% | +1.9 |
| June | 3.3% | +1.8 |
| July | 3.2% | +1.3 |
| August | 4.8% | +3.8 |
| September | 4.5% | +2.8 |
| October | 3.9% | +1.9 |
| November | 4.5% | +2.8 |
| December | 4.4% | +2.6 |
| Average | 3.4% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.