Inflation United Kingdom 2005
Average inflation: 2.1%
Inflation in 2005
Inflation is normal at 2.1%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 2.5%. The lowest inflation was in January at 1.7%.
- Highest month
- September: 2.5%
- Lowest month
- January: 1.7%
- Difference
- 0.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Education with an average of 4.9%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -5.1%.
- Highest increase
- Education: 4.9%
- Lowest increase
- Clothing and footwear: -5.1%
Historical Context
Inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.6%.
- 5-year average
- 1.6%
- 10-year average
- 1.8%
- All-time high (1990)
- 8%
- All-time low (2000)
- 1.2%
Trend
Over the period 2003-2005, inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2004, inflation has risen by 0.7 percentage points.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- September: +1.3 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 £102.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2005
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.7% | +0.2 |
| February | 1.7% | +0.3 |
| March | 2.0% | +0.8 |
| April | 1.9% | +0.8 |
| May | 1.9% | +0.5 |
| June | 2.0% | +0.5 |
| July | 2.3% | +0.9 |
| August | 2.4% | +1.0 |
| September | 2.5% | +1.3 |
| October | 2.4% | +1.1 |
| November | 2.2% | +0.7 |
| December | 2.1% | +0.3 |
| Average | 2.1% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.