Inflation Israel 2001
Average inflation: 1.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.1%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 2.7%. The lowest inflation was in January at -0.2%.
- Highest month
- September: 2.7%
- Lowest month
- January: -0.2%
- Difference
- 2.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 5.5%. The lowest price increase was in Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance with an average of -4.9%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 5.5%
- Lowest increase
- Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance: -4.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 3.3% lower than the 5-year average of 4.4%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (1.0% in 2000).
- 5-year average
- 4.4%
- 10-year average
- 7.9%
- All-time high (1985)
- 348%
- All-time low (2000)
- 1%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2000, inflation has fallen by +0.1 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- September: +2.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.9% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €101.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2001
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| January | -0.2% | -1.3 |
| February | 0.2% | -1.3 |
| March | 0.6% | -1.0 |
| April | 1.2% | -0.5 |
| May | 0.8% | -1.0 |
| June | 0.6% | -1.4 |
| July | 0.7% | -1.3 |
| August | 1.8% | +0.9 |
| September | 2.7% | +2.7 |
| October | 2.1% | +2.3 |
| November | 1.5% | +1.5 |
| December | 1.4% | +1.4 |
| Average | 1.1% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.