Inflation Israel 1981
Average inflation: 119.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 119.6%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 134.4%. The lowest inflation was in December at 101.5%.
- Highest month
- April: 134.4%
- Lowest month
- December: 101.5%
- Difference
- 32.9 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 103.2%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 103.2%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 103.2%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 103.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 11.1% higher than the 5-year average of 108.5%. This approaches the highest level since records began (129.8% in 1980).
- 5-year average
- 108.5%
- 10-year average
- 108.5%
- All-time high (1980)
- 129.8%
- All-time low (1979)
- 76.1%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1980, inflation has risen by -10.2 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -10.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: -34.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 117.6% 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 €219.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1981
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1980 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 132.9% | +16.7 |
| February | 134.2% | +12.8 |
| March | 133.5% | +13.1 |
| April | 134.4% | +10.9 |
| May | 121.4% | -12.1 |
| June | 117.4% | -18.5 |
| July | 120.9% | -12.5 |
| August | 112.0% | -21.1 |
| September | 113.7% | -17.9 |
| October | 109.9% | -28.5 |
| November | 103.1% | -34.5 |
| December | 101.5% | -31.4 |
| Average | 119.6% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 19/12/2025.