Inflation Israel 2007

Average inflation: 0.5%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very low at 0.5%, well below the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in December at 3.2%. The lowest inflation was in March at -1.1%.

Highest month
December: 3.2%
Lowest month
March: -1.1%
Difference
4.3 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Restaurants and hotels with an average of 4.2%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -2.9%.

Highest increase
Restaurants and hotels: 4.2%
Lowest increase
Clothing and footwear: -2.9%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 0.9%.

5-year average
0.9%
10-year average
2.3%
All-time high (1989)
20.3%
All-time low (2004)
-0.4%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2006, the difference is minimal (-1.6 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
-1.6 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
March: -4.8 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.5% 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 €100.50 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2007

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
4.2%
+3.7vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
0.4%
-0.1vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
-2.9%
-3.4vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
-1.8%
-2.3vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
0.5%
-0.0vs avg.
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Health
1.6%
+1.1vs avg.
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Transport
-0.1%
-0.6vs avg.
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Communication
0.5%
-0.0vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
-0.6%
-1.1vs avg.
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Education
2.8%
+2.3vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
4.2%
+3.7vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
0.8%
+0.3vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2006
January 0.1% -2.4
February -1.0% -4.1
March -1.1% -4.8
April -1.1% -4.8
May -1.1% -4.3
June -0.7% -3.9
July 0.3% -2.2
August 0.9% -1.3
September 1.4% +0.2
October 2.1% +2.2
November 2.6% +2.9
December 3.2% +3.3
Average 0.5%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.

See also