Inflation India 2013
Average inflation: 10.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 10.9%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 12.1%. The lowest inflation was in December at 9.1%.
- Highest month
- February: 12.1%
- Lowest month
- December: 9.1%
- Difference
- 3.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 10.4%. This approaches the highest level since records began (12.1% in 2010).
- 5-year average
- 10.4%
- 10-year average
- 8.1%
- All-time high (2010)
- 12.1%
- All-time low (2004)
- 3.8%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2012, inflation has risen by +1.6 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +6.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 8.9% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €110.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2013
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.6% | +6.3 |
| February | 12.1% | +4.5 |
| March | 11.4% | +2.8 |
| April | 10.2% | 0.0 |
| May | 10.7% | +0.5 |
| June | 11.1% | +1.0 |
| July | 10.8% | +1.0 |
| August | 10.7% | +0.4 |
| September | 10.7% | +1.6 |
| October | 11.1% | +1.5 |
| November | 11.5% | +2.0 |
| December | 9.1% | -2.1 |
| Average | 10.9% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.