Inflation United Kingdom 2009
Average inflation: 2.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.0%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 3.1%. The lowest inflation was in September at 1.0%.
- Highest month
- February: 3.1%
- Lowest month
- September: 1.0%
- Difference
- 2.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Education with an average of 7.7%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -7.7%.
- Highest increase
- Education: 7.7%
- Lowest increase
- Clothing and footwear: -7.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.5%.
- 5-year average
- 2.5%
- 10-year average
- 2%
- All-time high (1990)
- 8%
- All-time low (2000)
- 1.2%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2008, the difference is minimal (-1.5 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- September: -3.8 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 €102.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2009
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.9% | +0.5 |
| February | 3.1% | +0.5 |
| March | 2.8% | +0.2 |
| April | 2.3% | -0.7 |
| May | 2.1% | -1.2 |
| June | 1.7% | -2.0 |
| July | 1.6% | -2.6 |
| August | 1.4% | -3.0 |
| September | 1.0% | -3.8 |
| October | 1.2% | -3.0 |
| November | 1.5% | -2.3 |
| December | 2.1% | -0.9 |
| Average | 2.0% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.