Inflation Lithuania 1993

Average inflation: 527.1%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 527.1%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 797.6%. The lowest inflation was in December at 188.9%.

Highest month
January: 797.6%
Lowest month
December: 188.9%
Difference
608.7 percentage points
Months with data
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Health with an average of 1098.0%. The lowest price increase was in Miscellaneous goods and services with an average of 165.9%.

Highest increase
Health: 1098.0%
Lowest increase
Miscellaneous goods and services: 165.9%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 207.7% lower than the 5-year average of 734.8%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (527.1% in 1993).

5-year average
734.8%
10-year average
734.8%
All-time high (1992)
942.5%
All-time low (1993)
527.1%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1992, inflation has fallen by +415.4 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-415.4 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
November: -1164.5 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 525.1% 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 €627.10 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1993

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
418.0%
-109.1vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
234.9%
-292.2vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
373.1%
-154.0vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
682.1%
+155.0vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
343.0%
-184.1vs avg.
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Health
1098.0%
+570.9vs avg.
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Transport
400.3%
-126.8vs avg.
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Communication
245.7%
-281.4vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
634.3%
+107.2vs avg.
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Education
460.9%
-66.2vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
486.1%
-41.0vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
165.9%
-361.2vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1992
January 797.6% +213.1
February 594.5% -205.0
March 613.4% -194.8
April 708.4% +20.1
May 753.4% +85.1
June 707.4% -1.7
July 553.3% -321.8
August 477.1% -491.7
September 364.7% -871.3
October 319.5% -1078.7
November 247.6% -1164.5
December 188.9% -973.3
Average 527.1%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.

See also