Inflation Iran 2019
Average inflation: 40.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 40.9%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 52.1%. The lowest inflation was in November at 27.0%.
- Highest month
- May: 52.1%
- Lowest month
- November: 27.0%
- Difference
- 25.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 36.0%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 24.2%.
- Highest increase
- Core inflation: 36.0%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 24.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 23.6% higher than the 5-year average of 17.3%. This approaches the highest level since records began (40.9% in 2019).
- 5-year average
- 17.3%
- 10-year average
- 20.4%
- All-time high (2019)
- 40.9%
- All-time low (2016)
- 7.3%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2018, inflation has risen by +23.1 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +23.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +44.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 38.9% 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 €140.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2019
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 39.6% | +31.1 |
| February | 42.3% | +34.1 |
| March | 47.5% | +40.3 |
| April | 51.4% | +44.4 |
| May | 52.1% | +43.8 |
| June | 50.4% | +40.2 |
| July | 48.1% | +34.3 |
| August | 40.7% | +21.4 |
| September | 35.0% | +9.3 |
| October | 28.3% | -4.5 |
| November | 27.0% | -7.9 |
| December | 27.8% | -9.6 |
| Average | 40.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.