Inflation Israel 1991
Average inflation: 19.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 19.1%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in July at 21.4%. The lowest inflation was in February at 17.8%.
- Highest month
- July: 21.4%
- Lowest month
- February: 17.8%
- Difference
- 3.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Communication with an average of 35.6%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of 8.2%.
- Highest increase
- Communication: 35.6%
- Lowest increase
- Clothing and footwear: 8.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.7% higher than the 5-year average of 18.4%.
- 5-year average
- 18.4%
- 10-year average
- 111%
- All-time high (1985)
- 348%
- All-time low (1988)
- 16.4%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1990, inflation has fallen by +1.9 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- July: +4.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 17.1% 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 €119.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1991
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1990 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 18.4% | +2.3 |
| February | 17.8% | +2.4 |
| March | 18.5% | +3.2 |
| April | 18.4% | +2.6 |
| May | 18.1% | +1.0 |
| June | 19.5% | +3.1 |
| July | 21.4% | +4.2 |
| August | 21.4% | +3.1 |
| September | 21.0% | +2.5 |
| October | 19.1% | +0.1 |
| November | 17.8% | -1.4 |
| December | 17.8% | -0.3 |
| Average | 19.1% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.