Inflation Israel 1979
Average inflation: 76.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 76.1%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 111.4%. The lowest inflation was in January at 52.0%.
- Highest month
- December: 111.4%
- Lowest month
- January: 52.0%
- Difference
- 59.4 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 76.6%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 76.6%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 76.6%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 76.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 76.1%. This approaches the highest level since records began (76.1% in 1979).
- 5-year average
- 76.1%
- 10-year average
- 76.1%
- All-time high (1979)
- 76.1%
- All-time low (1979)
- 76.1%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 74.1% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €176.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1979
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 52.0% |
| February | 53.3% |
| March | 56.1% |
| April | 60.8% |
| May | 65.4% |
| June | 67.9% |
| July | 73.0% |
| August | 83.2% |
| September | 92.0% |
| October | 95.8% |
| November | 102.3% |
| December | 111.4% |
| Average | 76.1% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 19/12/2025.