Inflation Iran 2021
Average inflation: 44.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 44.0%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 49.5%. The lowest inflation was in December at 35.1%.
- Highest month
- April: 49.5%
- Lowest month
- December: 35.1%
- Difference
- 14.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 39.7%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 26.9%.
- Highest increase
- Core inflation: 39.7%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 26.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 15.8% higher than the 5-year average of 28.2%. This approaches the highest level since records began (44.0% in 2021).
- 5-year average
- 28.2%
- 10-year average
- 24.2%
- All-time high (2021)
- 44%
- All-time low (2016)
- 7.3%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2020, inflation has risen by +13.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +13.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +29.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 42.0% 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 €144.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2021
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 46.2% | +19.9 |
| February | 48.2% | +23.2 |
| March | 48.7% | +26.7 |
| April | 49.5% | +29.7 |
| May | 46.9% | +25.9 |
| June | 47.6% | +25.1 |
| July | 43.7% | +16.9 |
| August | 43.2% | +11.9 |
| September | 43.7% | +9.2 |
| October | 39.2% | -2.2 |
| November | 35.6% | -10.8 |
| December | 35.1% | -9.7 |
| Average | 44.0% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.