Inflation Israel 1984
Average inflation: 345.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 345.6%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 480.3%. The lowest inflation was in January at 207.9%.
- Highest month
- November: 480.3%
- Lowest month
- January: 207.9%
- Difference
- 272.4 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 347.7%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 347.7%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 347.7%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 347.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 174.4% higher than the 5-year average of 171.2%. This approaches the highest level since records began (345.6% in 1984).
- 5-year average
- 171.2%
- 10-year average
- 155.3%
- All-time high (1984)
- 345.6%
- All-time low (1979)
- 76.1%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1983, inflation has risen by +203.1 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +203.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- September: +322.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 343.6% 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 €445.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1984
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1983 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 207.9% | +76.0 |
| February | 225.1% | +92.4 |
| March | 240.5% | +106.5 |
| April | 262.6% | +123.1 |
| May | 292.7% | +154.8 |
| June | 329.7% | +197.3 |
| July | 354.4% | +228.3 |
| August | 393.8% | +269.1 |
| September | 449.9% | +322.3 |
| October | 464.8% | +310.6 |
| November | 480.3% | +302.6 |
| December | 444.9% | +254.2 |
| Average | 345.6% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 19/12/2025.