Inflation Israel 1985
Average inflation: 348.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 348.0%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in July at 448.6%. The lowest inflation was in December at 188.3%.
- Highest month
- July: 448.6%
- Lowest month
- December: 188.3%
- Difference
- 260.3 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 357.8%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 357.8%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 357.8%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 357.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 133.2% higher than the 5-year average of 214.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (348.0% in 1985).
- 5-year average
- 214.8%
- 10-year average
- 182.8%
- All-time high (1985)
- 348%
- All-time low (1979)
- 76.1%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1984, inflation has risen by +2.4 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +2.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: -286.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 346.0% 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 €448.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1985
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1984 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 399.1% | +191.2 |
| February | 403.8% | +178.7 |
| March | 416.6% | +176.1 |
| April | 415.4% | +152.8 |
| May | 370.0% | +77.3 |
| June | 387.5% | +57.8 |
| July | 448.6% | +94.2 |
| August | 388.2% | -5.6 |
| September | 312.8% | -137.1 |
| October | 251.9% | -212.9 |
| November | 194.3% | -286.0 |
| December | 188.3% | -256.6 |
| Average | 348.0% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 19/12/2025.