Inflation Italy 2009
Average inflation: 0.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very low at 0.8%, well below the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 1.6%. The lowest inflation was in July at 0.0%.
- Highest month
- January: 1.6%
- Lowest month
- July: 0.0%
- Difference
- 1.6 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 3.8%. The lowest price increase was in Transport with an average of -2.2%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 3.8%
- Lowest increase
- Transport: -2.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.2% lower than the 5-year average of 2.0%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (0.8% in 2009).
- 5-year average
- 2%
- 10-year average
- 2.3%
- All-time high (2008)
- 3.4%
- All-time low (2009)
- 0.8%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2008, the difference is minimal (-2.6 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -2.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- July: -4.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.2% 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 €100.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2009
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.6% | -1.4 |
| February | 1.6% | -1.3 |
| March | 1.2% | -2.1 |
| April | 1.2% | -2.1 |
| May | 0.9% | -2.7 |
| June | 0.5% | -3.3 |
| July | 0.0% | -4.1 |
| August | 0.1% | -4.0 |
| September | 0.2% | -3.6 |
| October | 0.3% | -3.2 |
| November | 0.7% | -2.0 |
| December | 1.0% | -1.2 |
| Average | 0.8% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.