Inflation Greece 1956
Average inflation: 3.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.7%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 7.4%. The lowest inflation was in December at 1.2%.
- Highest month
- February: 7.4%
- Lowest month
- December: 1.2%
- Difference
- 6.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.7%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.7% in 1956).
- 5-year average
- 3.7%
- 10-year average
- 3.7%
- All-time high (1956)
- 3.7%
- All-time low (1956)
- 3.7%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.7% 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 €103.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1956
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 6.0% |
| February | 7.4% |
| March | 5.4% |
| April | 6.2% |
| May | 3.3% |
| June | 2.7% |
| July | 3.8% |
| August | 3.1% |
| September | 2.1% |
| October | 1.3% |
| November | 1.6% |
| December | 1.2% |
| Average | 3.7% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.