Inflation Lithuania 1994

Average inflation: 82.8%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 82.8%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 176.5%. The lowest inflation was in December at 45.1%.

Highest month
January: 176.5%
Lowest month
December: 45.1%
Difference
131.4 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Health with an average of 268.2%. The lowest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 49.1%.

Highest increase
Health: 268.2%
Lowest increase
Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 49.1%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 434.7% lower than the 5-year average of 517.5%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (82.8% in 1994).

5-year average
517.5%
10-year average
517.5%
All-time high (1992)
942.5%
All-time low (1994)
82.8%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1993, inflation has fallen by +444.3 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-444.3 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
May: -684.9 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 80.8% 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 €182.80 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1994

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
67.9%
-14.9vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
49.1%
-33.7vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
108.3%
+25.5vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
136.1%
+53.3vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
78.0%
-4.8vs avg.
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Health
268.2%
+185.4vs avg.
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Transport
71.2%
-11.6vs avg.
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Communication
66.9%
-15.9vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
159.1%
+76.3vs avg.
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Education
115.7%
+32.9vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
120.8%
+38.0vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
57.5%
-25.3vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1993
January 176.5% -621.1
February 158.4% -436.1
March 119.7% -493.7
April 78.7% -629.7
May 68.5% -684.9
June 62.0% -645.4
July 60.8% -492.5
August 62.8% -414.3
September 59.8% -304.9
October 53.1% -266.4
November 48.4% -199.2
December 45.1% -143.8
Average 82.8%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.

See also