Inflation Iran 2022
Average inflation: 43.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 43.1%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in July at 51.4%. The lowest inflation was in March at 34.7%.
- Highest month
- July: 51.4%
- Lowest month
- March: 34.7%
- Difference
- 16.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 33.3%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 30.0%.
- Highest increase
- Core inflation: 33.3%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 30.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 7.9% higher than the 5-year average of 35.2%. This approaches the highest level since records began (44.0% in 2021).
- 5-year average
- 35.2%
- 10-year average
- 25.8%
- All-time high (2021)
- 44%
- All-time low (2016)
- 7.3%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2021, inflation has risen by -0.9 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- March: -14.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 41.1% 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 €143.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2022
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 35.9% | -10.3 |
| February | 35.4% | -12.8 |
| March | 34.7% | -14.0 |
| April | 35.6% | -13.9 |
| May | 39.3% | -7.6 |
| June | 50.2% | +2.6 |
| July | 51.4% | +7.7 |
| August | 50.0% | +6.8 |
| September | 47.4% | +3.7 |
| October | 45.8% | +6.6 |
| November | 45.4% | +9.8 |
| December | 46.1% | +11.0 |
| Average | 43.1% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.