Inflation United Kingdom 2012
Average inflation: 2.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.6%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 3.2%. The lowest inflation was in September at 2.1%.
- Highest month
- January: 3.2%
- Lowest month
- September: 2.1%
- Difference
- 1.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Education with an average of 8.6%. The lowest price increase was in Recreation and culture with an average of 0.1%.
- Highest increase
- Education: 8.6%
- Lowest increase
- Recreation and culture: 0.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.9%.
- 5-year average
- 2.9%
- 10-year average
- 2.4%
- All-time high (2011)
- 3.8%
- All-time low (2000)
- 1.2%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2011, the difference is minimal (-1.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- September: -2.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.6% 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 €102.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2012
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.2% | -0.2 |
| February | 3.1% | -0.6 |
| March | 3.1% | -0.4 |
| April | 2.8% | -1.0 |
| May | 2.5% | -1.3 |
| June | 2.3% | -1.3 |
| July | 2.4% | -1.4 |
| August | 2.3% | -1.6 |
| September | 2.1% | -2.4 |
| October | 2.4% | -1.9 |
| November | 2.4% | -1.7 |
| December | 2.4% | -1.3 |
| Average | 2.6% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.