Inflation Iran 2012
Average inflation: 27.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 27.2%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 32.9%. The lowest inflation was in June at 22.1%.
- Highest month
- November: 32.9%
- Lowest month
- June: 22.1%
- Difference
- 10.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 23.0%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 17.8%.
- Highest increase
- Core inflation: 23.0%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 17.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 6.7% higher than the 5-year average of 20.5%. This approaches the highest level since records began (27.2% in 2012).
- 5-year average
- 20.5%
- 10-year average
- 17.6%
- All-time high (2012)
- 27.2%
- All-time low (2006)
- 10%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2011, inflation has risen by +1.1 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +13.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 25.2% 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 €127.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2012
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 29.4% | +13.8 |
| February | 28.9% | +11.1 |
| March | 27.6% | +7.8 |
| April | 24.7% | +1.1 |
| May | 23.2% | -3.4 |
| June | 22.1% | -5.5 |
| July | 24.7% | -4.1 |
| August | 24.8% | -5.2 |
| September | 25.4% | -5.5 |
| October | 29.7% | -1.0 |
| November | 32.9% | +1.9 |
| December | 32.9% | +1.9 |
| Average | 27.2% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.