Inflation Lithuania 1995

Average inflation: 40.0%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 40.0%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in February at 47.8%. The lowest inflation was in September at 35.7%.

Highest month
February: 47.8%
Lowest month
September: 35.7%
Difference
12.1 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels with an average of 65.4%. The lowest price increase was in Health with an average of 21.1%.

Highest increase
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 65.4%
Lowest increase
Health: 21.1%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 358.1% lower than the 5-year average of 398.1%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (40.0% in 1995).

5-year average
398.1%
10-year average
398.1%
All-time high (1992)
942.5%
All-time low (1995)
40%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1994, inflation has fallen by +42.8 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-42.8 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
January: -130.1 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 38.0% 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 €140.00 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1995

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
40.3%
+0.3vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
30.7%
-9.3vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
32.4%
-7.6vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
65.4%
+25.4vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
24.5%
-15.5vs avg.
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Health
21.1%
-18.9vs avg.
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Transport
37.6%
-2.4vs avg.
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Communication
61.0%
+21.0vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
44.9%
+4.9vs avg.
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Education
32.0%
-8.0vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
40.4%
+0.4vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
27.1%
-12.9vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1994
January 46.4% -130.1
February 47.8% -110.6
March 45.1% -74.6
April 44.9% -33.8
May 39.3% -29.2
June 37.7% -24.3
July 38.4% -22.4
August 36.1% -26.7
September 35.7% -24.1
October 36.3% -16.8
November 37.2% -11.2
December 35.7% -9.4
Average 40.0%

Data source

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

See also