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
- 12 of 12
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
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.