Inflation Iran 2008
Average inflation: 25.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 25.3%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 29.7%. The lowest inflation was in January at 19.0%.
- Highest month
- October: 29.7%
- Lowest month
- January: 19.0%
- Difference
- 10.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 9.4% higher than the 5-year average of 15.9%. This approaches the highest level since records began (25.3% in 2008).
- 5-year average
- 15.9%
- 10-year average
- 15.9%
- All-time high (2008)
- 25.3%
- All-time low (2006)
- 10%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2007, inflation has risen by +8.0 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +8.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: +11.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 23.3% 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 €125.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2008
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19.0% | +3.0 |
| February | 19.8% | +3.4 |
| March | 22.2% | +6.0 |
| April | 23.9% | +7.3 |
| May | 25.3% | +8.8 |
| June | 26.4% | +10.2 |
| July | 26.2% | +9.4 |
| August | 27.5% | +10.3 |
| September | 29.2% | +11.1 |
| October | 29.7% | +11.3 |
| November | 28.2% | +8.9 |
| December | 26.1% | +6.1 |
| Average | 25.3% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.