Current inflation Liechtenstein 6.8%

December 2023

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 6.4%, far above the ECB target.

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 6.2%.

5-year average
6.2%
10-year average
5.5%
All-time high (2002)
33.8%
All-time low (2009)
-16.6%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2022, the difference is minimal (-1.9 percentage point).

ECB Target

Inflation is 4.4% 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 €106.40 next year at this inflation rate.

Last 12 months

5-year trend

Statistics

This year (avg.)
6.4%
Last year
8.3%
5-year average
6.4%
All-time high (2002)
33.8%