Inflation United Kingdom 2011
Average inflation: 3.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.8%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 4.5%. The lowest inflation was in January at 3.4%.
- Highest month
- September: 4.5%
- Lowest month
- January: 3.4%
- Difference
- 1.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 8.7%. The lowest price increase was in Recreation and culture with an average of 0.0%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 8.7%
- Lowest increase
- Recreation and culture: 0.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.0% higher than the 5-year average of 2.8%.
- 5-year average
- 2.8%
- 10-year average
- 2.3%
- All-time high (1992)
- 4.6%
- All-time low (2000)
- 1.2%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2010, inflation has risen by +1.3 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- September: +2.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.8% 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 €103.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4% | +0.8 |
| February | 3.7% | +1.6 |
| March | 3.5% | +1.1 |
| April | 3.8% | +1.1 |
| May | 3.8% | +1.3 |
| June | 3.6% | +1.2 |
| July | 3.8% | +1.5 |
| August | 3.9% | +1.5 |
| September | 4.5% | +2.1 |
| October | 4.3% | +1.8 |
| November | 4.1% | +1.5 |
| December | 3.7% | +0.6 |
| Average | 3.8% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.