Inflation Italy 2007
Average inflation: 1.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.8%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 2.6%. The lowest inflation was in April at 1.5%.
- Highest month
- December: 2.6%
- Lowest month
- April: 1.5%
- Difference
- 1.1 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 3.4%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -8.4%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 3.4%
- Lowest increase
- Communication: -8.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.2%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (1.8% in 2007).
- 5-year average
- 2.2%
- 10-year average
- 2.3%
- All-time high (2001)
- 2.8%
- All-time low (2007)
- 1.8%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2006, the difference is minimal (-0.3 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: -0.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.
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 €101.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2007
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.7% | -0.5 |
| February | 1.8% | -0.3 |
| March | 1.7% | -0.4 |
| April | 1.5% | -0.7 |
| May | 1.5% | -0.7 |
| June | 1.7% | -0.6 |
| July | 1.6% | -0.6 |
| August | 1.6% | -0.6 |
| September | 1.7% | -0.4 |
| October | 2.1% | +0.3 |
| November | 2.4% | +0.6 |
| December | 2.6% | +0.7 |
| Average | 1.8% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.