Inflation Israel 1982
Average inflation: 118.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 118.3%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in August at 131.7%. The lowest inflation was in January at 103.4%.
- Highest month
- August: 131.7%
- Lowest month
- January: 103.4%
- Difference
- 28.3 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 111.5%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 111.5%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 111.5%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 111.5%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 7.4% higher than the 5-year average of 110.9%. This approaches the highest level since records began (129.8% in 1980).
- 5-year average
- 110.9%
- 10-year average
- 110.9%
- All-time high (1980)
- 129.8%
- All-time low (1979)
- 76.1%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1981, inflation has fallen by +1.3 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -30.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 116.3% 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 €218.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1982
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1981 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 103.4% | -29.5 |
| February | 103.8% | -30.4 |
| March | 104.3% | -29.2 |
| April | 104.3% | -30.1 |
| May | 110.0% | -11.4 |
| June | 116.7% | -0.7 |
| July | 123.1% | +2.2 |
| August | 131.7% | +19.7 |
| September | 130.5% | +16.8 |
| October | 129.2% | +19.3 |
| November | 130.7% | +27.6 |
| December | 131.5% | +30.0 |
| Average | 118.3% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 19/12/2025.