Inflation Hungary 2011
Average inflation: 3.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.9%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 4.7%. The lowest inflation was in July at 3.1%.
- Highest month
- April: 4.7%
- Lowest month
- July: 3.1%
- Difference
- 1.6 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 7.2%. The lowest price increase was in Education with an average of -0.3%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 7.2%
- Lowest increase
- Education: -0.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.5% lower than the 5-year average of 5.4%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (3.6% in 2005).
- 5-year average
- 5.4%
- 10-year average
- 5.1%
- All-time high (1995)
- 28.2%
- All-time low (2005)
- 3.6%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2010, the difference is minimal (-1.0 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -2.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.9% 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 €103.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0% | -2.4 |
| February | 4.1% | -1.6 |
| March | 4.5% | -1.4 |
| April | 4.7% | -1.0 |
| May | 3.9% | -1.2 |
| June | 3.5% | -1.8 |
| July | 3.1% | -0.9 |
| August | 3.6% | -0.1 |
| September | 3.6% | -0.2 |
| October | 3.9% | -0.3 |
| November | 4.3% | +0.1 |
| December | 4.1% | -0.6 |
| Average | 3.9% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.