Inflation Israel 1990
Average inflation: 17.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 17.2%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 19.2%. The lowest inflation was in March at 15.3%.
- Highest month
- November: 19.2%
- Lowest month
- March: 15.3%
- Difference
- 3.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels with an average of 32.5%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of 3.1%.
- Highest increase
- Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 32.5%
- Lowest increase
- Clothing and footwear: 3.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 10.2% lower than the 5-year average of 27.4%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (16.4% in 1988).
- 5-year average
- 27.4%
- 10-year average
- 121.1%
- All-time high (1985)
- 348%
- All-time low (1988)
- 16.4%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1989, the difference is minimal (-3.1 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -3.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -5.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 15.2% 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 €117.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1990
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1989 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16.1% | -4.5 |
| February | 15.4% | -5.5 |
| March | 15.3% | -4.7 |
| April | 15.8% | -4.3 |
| May | 17.1% | -1.6 |
| June | 16.4% | -3.9 |
| July | 17.2% | -4.2 |
| August | 18.3% | -2.9 |
| September | 18.5% | -2.2 |
| October | 19.0% | -1.3 |
| November | 19.2% | -0.2 |
| December | 18.1% | -2.2 |
| Average | 17.2% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.