Inflation Israel 2005
Average inflation: 1.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.3%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 2.7%. The lowest inflation was in April at 0.3%.
- Highest month
- October: 2.7%
- Lowest month
- April: 0.3%
- Difference
- 2.4 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 4.5%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -6.1%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 4.5%
- Lowest increase
- Clothing and footwear: -6.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.7%.
- 5-year average
- 1.7%
- 10-year average
- 4.1%
- All-time high (1986)
- 63.8%
- All-time low (2004)
- -0.4%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2004, the difference is minimal (+1.7 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- March: +3.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.7% 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 €101.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2005
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0.9% | +3.1 |
| February | 0.9% | +3.4 |
| March | 0.9% | +3.7 |
| April | 0.3% | +1.8 |
| May | 0.3% | +1.0 |
| June | 0.4% | +0.4 |
| July | 1.4% | +1.0 |
| August | 1.5% | +0.9 |
| September | 1.8% | +0.9 |
| October | 2.7% | +1.8 |
| November | 2.7% | +1.8 |
| December | 2.4% | +1.1 |
| Average | 1.3% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.