Current inflation भारत 4.3%
March 2026
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.0%, well above the ECB target.
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.4%.
- 5-year average
- 4.4%
- 10-year average
- 4.8%
- All-time high (2010)
- 12.1%
- All-time low (2017)
- 2.5%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2025, the difference is minimal (+1.2 percentage point).
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.0% 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 €104.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Last 12 months
5-year trend
Statistics
- This year (avg.)
- 4.0%
- Last year
- 2.8%
- 5-year average
- 4.0%
- All-time high (2010)
- 12.1%