Inflation India 2005
Average inflation: 4.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.3%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 5.6%. The lowest inflation was in June at 3.3%.
- Highest month
- December: 5.6%
- Lowest month
- June: 3.3%
- Difference
- 2.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.0%. This approaches the highest level since records began (4.3% in 2005).
- 5-year average
- 4%
- 10-year average
- 4%
- All-time high (2005)
- 4.3%
- All-time low (2004)
- 3.8%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2004, the difference is minimal (+0.5 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +2.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.3% 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 €104.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2005
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.4% | +0.1 |
| February | 4.2% | +0.1 |
| March | 4.2% | +0.7 |
| April | 5.0% | +2.8 |
| May | 3.7% | +0.9 |
| June | 3.3% | +0.3 |
| July | 4.1% | +0.9 |
| August | 3.4% | -1.2 |
| September | 3.6% | -1.2 |
| October | 4.2% | -0.4 |
| November | 5.3% | +1.1 |
| December | 5.6% | +1.8 |
| Average | 4.3% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.