Inflation Italy 2001
Average inflation: 2.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 3.1%. The lowest inflation was in November at 2.4%.
- Highest month
- April: 3.1%
- Lowest month
- November: 2.4%
- Difference
- 0.7 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 4.1%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -2.2%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 4.1%
- Lowest increase
- Communication: -2.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.6%. This approaches the highest level since records began (2.8% in 2001).
- 5-year average
- 2.6%
- 10-year average
- 2.6%
- All-time high (2001)
- 2.8%
- All-time low (2000)
- 2.5%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2000, the difference is minimal (+0.3 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +0.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.8% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €102.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2001
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0% | +0.8 |
| February | 3.0% | +0.6 |
| March | 2.8% | +0.3 |
| April | 3.1% | +0.8 |
| May | 3.0% | +0.5 |
| June | 3.0% | +0.3 |
| July | 2.9% | +0.3 |
| August | 2.8% | +0.2 |
| September | 2.6% | 0.0 |
| October | 2.5% | -0.1 |
| November | 2.4% | -0.3 |
| December | 2.4% | -0.3 |
| Average | 2.8% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.