Inflation Greece 1959
Average inflation: 2.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.6%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 3.9%. The lowest inflation was in January at 1.3%.
- Highest month
- April: 3.9%
- Lowest month
- January: 1.3%
- Difference
- 2.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.5%.
- 5-year average
- 2.5%
- 10-year average
- 2.5%
- All-time high (1956)
- 3.7%
- All-time low (1958)
- 1.4%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1958, the difference is minimal (+1.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +2.9 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 1959
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1958 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.3% | -1.3 |
| February | 2.0% | -0.3 |
| March | 1.6% | -0.3 |
| April | 3.9% | +2.9 |
| May | 3.1% | +1.0 |
| June | 2.6% | +0.8 |
| July | 3.0% | +2.4 |
| August | 2.7% | +1.2 |
| September | 2.6% | +1.9 |
| October | 3.0% | +2.4 |
| November | 2.9% | +2.3 |
| December | 2.5% | +1.4 |
| Average | 2.6% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.