Inflation Israel 1980
Average inflation: 129.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 129.8%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 138.4%. The lowest inflation was in January at 116.2%.
- Highest month
- October: 138.4%
- Lowest month
- January: 116.2%
- Difference
- 22.2 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 164.7%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 164.7%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 164.7%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 164.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 26.9% higher than the 5-year average of 103.0%. This approaches the highest level since records began (129.8% in 1980).
- 5-year average
- 103%
- 10-year average
- 103%
- All-time high (1980)
- 129.8%
- All-time low (1979)
- 76.1%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1979, inflation has risen by +53.7 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +53.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: +68.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 127.8% 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 €229.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1980
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1979 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 116.2% | +64.2 |
| February | 121.4% | +68.1 |
| March | 120.4% | +64.3 |
| April | 123.5% | +62.7 |
| May | 133.5% | +68.1 |
| June | 135.9% | +68.0 |
| July | 133.4% | +60.4 |
| August | 133.1% | +49.9 |
| September | 131.6% | +39.6 |
| October | 138.4% | +42.6 |
| November | 137.6% | +35.3 |
| December | 132.9% | +21.5 |
| Average | 129.8% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 19/12/2025.