Inflation Italy 2005
Average inflation: 2.0%
Inflation in 2005
Inflation is normal at 2.0%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 2.2%. The lowest inflation was in June at 1.8%.
- Highest month
- October: 2.2%
- Lowest month
- June: 1.8%
- Difference
- 0.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 6.9%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -4.6%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 6.9%
- Lowest increase
- Communication: -4.6%
Historical Context
Inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.4%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.0% in 2005).
- 5-year average
- 2.4%
- 10-year average
- 2.4%
- All-time high (2001)
- 2.8%
- All-time low (2005)
- 2%
Trend
Over the period 2003-2005, inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2004, inflation has fallen by 0.2 percentage points.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- June: -0.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.
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 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2005
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.9% | -0.3 |
| February | 1.9% | -0.4 |
| March | 1.9% | -0.4 |
| April | 1.9% | -0.4 |
| May | 1.9% | -0.4 |
| June | 1.8% | -0.6 |
| July | 2.1% | -0.2 |
| August | 2.0% | -0.3 |
| September | 2.0% | -0.1 |
| October | 2.2% | +0.2 |
| November | 2.2% | +0.3 |
| December | 2.0% | 0.0 |
| Average | 2.0% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.