Inflation Israel 2011
Average inflation: 3.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.5%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 4.4%. The lowest inflation was in December at 2.2%.
- Highest month
- March: 4.4%
- Lowest month
- December: 2.2%
- Difference
- 2.2 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 6.0%. The lowest price increase was in Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance with an average of -1.2%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 6.0%
- Lowest increase
- Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance: -1.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.6% higher than the 5-year average of 2.9%.
- 5-year average
- 2.9%
- 10-year average
- 2.4%
- All-time high (1992)
- 12.3%
- All-time low (2004)
- -0.4%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2010, the difference is minimal (+0.8 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- August: +1.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.5% 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 €103.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6% | -0.1 |
| February | 4.2% | +0.7 |
| March | 4.4% | +1.2 |
| April | 4.1% | +1.0 |
| May | 4.1% | +1.1 |
| June | 4.2% | +1.7 |
| July | 3.4% | +1.5 |
| August | 3.5% | +1.8 |
| September | 2.9% | +0.4 |
| October | 2.8% | +0.3 |
| November | 2.7% | +0.5 |
| December | 2.2% | -0.5 |
| Average | 3.5% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.