Inflation United Kingdom 1963
Average inflation: 2.0%
Inflation in 1963
Inflation is normal at 2.0%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 3.5%. The lowest inflation was in July at 0.8%.
- Highest month
- February: 3.5%
- Lowest month
- July: 0.8%
- Difference
- 2.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.2%.
- 5-year average
- 2.2%
- 10-year average
- 2.9%
- All-time high (1956)
- 5%
- All-time low (1959)
- 0.6%
Trend
Over the period 1961-1963, inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1962, inflation has fallen by 2.2 percentage points.
- Change vs. previous year
- -2.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- June: -4.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.
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 £102 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1963
Inflation by category
Food and non-alcoholic beverages
2.5%
+0.5 vs avg.
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1962 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.7% | -1.9 |
| February | 3.5% | -1.2 |
| March | 3.2% | -1.6 |
| April | 2.1% | -3.6 |
| May | 1.7% | -4.0 |
| June | 1.0% | -4.5 |
| July | 0.8% | -4.3 |
| August | 1.4% | -1.8 |
| September | 1.8% | -1.5 |
| October | 2.3% | -0.7 |
| November | 2.2% | -0.1 |
| December | 1.9% | -0.7 |
| Average | 2.0% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.