Inflation Liechtenstein 1979
Average inflation: 15.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 15.9%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 22.4%. The lowest inflation was in March at 8.3%.
- Highest month
- December: 22.4%
- Lowest month
- March: 8.3%
- Difference
- 14.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 4 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.6% higher than the 5-year average of 14.3%. This approaches the highest level since records began (16.7% in 1977).
- 5-year average
- 14.3%
- 10-year average
- 14.2%
- All-time high (1977)
- 16.7%
- All-time low (1976)
- 11.4%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1978, the difference is minimal (+2.4 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +2.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: +10.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 13.9% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €115.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1979
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1978 |
|---|---|---|
| March | 8.3% | -6.9 |
| June | 13.7% | +0.1 |
| September | 19.2% | +5.9 |
| December | 22.4% | +10.4 |
| Average | 15.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.