Inflation India 2001
Average inflation: 3.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.8%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in August at 5.2%. The lowest inflation was in April at 2.3%.
- Highest month
- August: 5.2%
- Lowest month
- April: 2.3%
- Difference
- 2.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.8% in 2001).
- 5-year average
- 3.8%
- 10-year average
- 3.8%
- All-time high (2001)
- 3.8%
- All-time low (2001)
- 3.8%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.8% 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 €103.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2001
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 3.2% |
| February | 3.0% |
| March | 2.5% |
| April | 2.3% |
| May | 2.5% |
| June | 3.4% |
| July | 4.0% |
| August | 5.2% |
| September | 4.7% |
| October | 4.2% |
| November | 4.9% |
| December | 5.2% |
| Average | 3.8% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.