Inflation Iceland 1995

Average inflation: 1.7%

Inflation in 1995

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

Historical Context

Inflation is 1.9 percentage points 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

Over the period 1993-1995, inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1994, inflation has risen by 0.1 percentage points.

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

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.3 percentage points 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 ISK 100 this year will cost approximately ISK 102 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1995

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
2.8%
+1.1 vs avg.

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