Inflation Israel 2006

Average inflation: 2.1%

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.1%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in March at 3.7%. The lowest inflation was in November at -0.3%.

Highest month
March: 3.7%
Lowest month
November: -0.3%
Difference
4.0 percentage points
Months with data
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 5.1%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -1.1%.

Highest increase
Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 5.1%
Lowest increase
Clothing and footwear: -1.1%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.9%.

5-year average
1.9%
10-year average
3.1%
All-time high (1989)
20.3%
All-time low (2004)
-0.4%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2005, inflation has risen by +0.8 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+0.8 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
April: +3.4 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €102.10 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2006

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
5.1%
+3.0vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
2.2%
+0.1vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
-1.1%
-3.2vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
1.2%
-0.9vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
-0.9%
-3.0vs avg.
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Health
2.3%
+0.1vs avg.
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Transport
2.3%
+0.2vs avg.
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Communication
0.7%
-1.4vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
1.1%
-1.0vs avg.
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Education
1.9%
-0.2vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
4.5%
+2.4vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
2.8%
+0.7vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2005
January 2.5% +1.6
February 3.1% +2.2
March 3.7% +2.8
April 3.7% +3.4
May 3.2% +2.9
June 3.2% +2.8
July 2.5% +1.1
August 2.2% +0.7
September 1.2% -0.6
October -0.1% -2.8
November -0.3% -3.0
December -0.1% -2.5
Average 2.1%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 10/01/2026.

See also