Inflation Israel 1983
Average inflation: 142.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 142.5%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 190.7%. The lowest inflation was in August at 124.7%.
- Highest month
- December: 190.7%
- Lowest month
- August: 124.7%
- Difference
- 66.0 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 156.0%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 156.0%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 156.0%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 156.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 25.2% higher than the 5-year average of 117.3%. This approaches the highest level since records began (142.5% in 1983).
- 5-year average
- 117.3%
- 10-year average
- 117.3%
- All-time high (1983)
- 142.5%
- All-time low (1979)
- 76.1%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1982, inflation has risen by +24.2 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +24.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: +59.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 140.5% 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 €242.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1983
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1982 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 131.9% | +28.5 |
| February | 132.7% | +28.9 |
| March | 134.0% | +29.7 |
| April | 139.5% | +35.2 |
| May | 137.9% | +27.9 |
| June | 132.4% | +15.7 |
| July | 126.1% | +3.0 |
| August | 124.7% | -7.0 |
| September | 127.6% | -2.9 |
| October | 154.2% | +25.0 |
| November | 177.7% | +47.0 |
| December | 190.7% | +59.2 |
| Average | 142.5% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 19/12/2025.