Inflation Iceland 1995

Average inflation: 1.7%

Current Inflation

Inflation is low at 1.7%, below the ECB target of 2%.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in October at 2.4%. The lowest inflation was in April at 1.2%.

Highest month
October: 2.4%
Lowest month
April: 1.2%
Difference
1.2 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 2.8%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 2.8%.

Highest increase
Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.8%
Lowest increase
Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.8%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 1.9% lower than the 5-year average of 3.6%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (1.6% in 1994).

5-year average
3.6%
10-year average
7.8%
All-time high (1989)
20.7%
All-time low (1994)
1.6%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1994, inflation has fallen by +0.1 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+0.1 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
October: +2.4 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.3% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €101.70 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1995

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
2.8%
+1.1vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1994
January 1.6% -1.6
February 1.7% -0.9
March 1.4% -1.2
April 1.2% -1.2
May 1.3% -0.8
June 1.4% -1.0
July 1.4% -0.2
August 1.8% +1.1
September 1.8% +1.1
October 2.4% +2.4
November 2.1% +2.1
December 2.0% +1.5
Average 1.7%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.

See also