Inflation Lithuania 1993
Average inflation: 527.1%
Inflation in 1993
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
- 12 of 12
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
Inflation is 207.7 percentage points 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
Over the period 1992-1993, inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1992, inflation has fallen by 415.4 percentage points.
- Change vs. previous year
- -415.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: -1164.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 525.1 percentage points 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
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: 13/01/2026.