Inflation Greece 1963
Average inflation: 3.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.2%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 3.8%. The lowest inflation was in April at 1.9%.
- Highest month
- January: 3.8%
- Lowest month
- April: 1.9%
- Difference
- 1.9 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 5.9%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 5.9%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 5.9%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 5.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.4% higher than the 5-year average of 1.8%.
- 5-year average
- 1.8%
- 10-year average
- 2%
- All-time high (1956)
- 3.7%
- All-time low (1962)
- -0.5%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1962, inflation has risen by +3.7 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +3.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +5.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.2% 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 €103.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1963
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1962 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8% | +5.7 |
| February | 3.8% | +5.7 |
| March | 3.8% | +5.7 |
| April | 1.9% | +1.9 |
| May | 3.8% | +5.7 |
| June | 3.8% | +5.7 |
| July | 3.8% | +3.8 |
| August | 3.8% | +3.8 |
| September | 3.8% | +3.8 |
| October | 1.9% | 0.0 |
| November | 1.9% | 0.0 |
| December | 1.9% | +1.9 |
| Average | 3.2% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.