Inflation Greece 1961
Average inflation: 2.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.1%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 3.9%. The lowest inflation was in September at 0.0%.
- Highest month
- January: 3.9%
- Lowest month
- September: 0.0%
- Difference
- 3.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 2.6%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 2.6%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.6%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.0%.
- 5-year average
- 2%
- 10-year average
- 2.3%
- All-time high (1956)
- 3.7%
- All-time low (1958)
- 1.4%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1960, the difference is minimal (+0.6 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +3.9 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 €102.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1961
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.9% | +1.9 |
| February | 3.9% | +1.9 |
| March | 3.9% | +1.9 |
| April | 3.9% | +3.9 |
| May | 3.9% | +3.9 |
| June | 1.9% | -0.1 |
| July | 2.0% | +2.0 |
| August | 2.0% | +2.0 |
| September | 0.0% | -2.0 |
| October | 0.0% | -2.0 |
| November | 0.0% | -2.0 |
| December | 0.0% | -3.9 |
| Average | 2.1% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.