Inflation Greece 1968
Average inflation: 0.2%
Inflation in 1968
Inflation is very low at 0.2%, well below the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 3.4%. The lowest inflation was in February at -1.7%.
- Highest month
- December: 3.4%
- Lowest month
- February: -1.7%
- Difference
- 5.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Inflation is 2.0 percentage points lower than the 5-year average of 2.2%.
- 5-year average
- 2.2%
- 10-year average
- 2%
- All-time high (1966)
- 4.9%
- All-time low (1962)
- -0.5%
Trend
Over the period 1966-1968, inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1967, inflation has fallen by 1.7 percentage points.
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -6.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.8 percentage points below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €100.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1968
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1967 |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1.6% | -6.8 |
| February | -1.7% | -5.1 |
| March | -1.6% | -6.8 |
| April | -1.6% | -5.0 |
| May | -1.6% | -5.0 |
| June | 0.0% | -1.7 |
| July | 0.0% | -1.7 |
| August | 1.7% | 0.0 |
| September | 1.7% | +1.7 |
| October | 1.7% | +1.7 |
| November | 1.7% | +3.4 |
| December | 3.4% | +5.1 |
| Average | 0.2% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.