Inflation Israel 2010
Average inflation: 2.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.7%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 3.7%. The lowest inflation was in August at 1.7%.
- Highest month
- January: 3.7%
- Lowest month
- August: 1.7%
- Difference
- 2.0 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 10.3%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -2.1%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 10.3%
- Lowest increase
- Clothing and footwear: -2.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.6%.
- 5-year average
- 2.6%
- 10-year average
- 2.2%
- All-time high (1991)
- 19.1%
- All-time low (2004)
- -0.4%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2009, inflation has fallen by +0.7 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- July: -1.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.7% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
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 €102.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2010
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7% | +0.4 |
| February | 3.5% | -0.1 |
| March | 3.2% | -0.4 |
| April | 3.1% | 0.0 |
| May | 3.0% | +0.1 |
| June | 2.5% | -1.1 |
| July | 1.9% | -1.6 |
| August | 1.7% | -1.5 |
| September | 2.5% | -0.3 |
| October | 2.5% | -0.6 |
| November | 2.2% | -1.6 |
| December | 2.7% | -1.1 |
| Average | 2.7% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.