Inflation Lithuania 2005

Average inflation: 2.7%

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.7%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in February at 3.3%. The lowest inflation was in July at 1.8%.

Highest month
February: 3.3%
Lowest month
July: 1.8%
Difference
1.5 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Health with an average of 8.0%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -2.7%.

Highest increase
Health: 8.0%
Lowest increase
Communication: -2.7%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 1.8% higher than the 5-year average of 0.9%.

5-year average
0.9%
10-year average
4.5%
All-time high (1992)
942.5%
All-time low (2003)
-1.1%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2004, inflation has risen by +1.5 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+1.5 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
February: +4.6 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.7% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €102.70 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2005

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
3.9%
+1.2vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
0.1%
-2.6vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
-1.8%
-4.5vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
5.0%
+2.3vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
-2.1%
-4.8vs avg.
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Health
8.0%
+5.3vs avg.
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Transport
7.7%
+5.0vs avg.
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Communication
-2.7%
-5.4vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
-0.6%
-3.3vs avg.
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Education
-0.5%
-3.2vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
3.4%
+0.7vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
0.0%
-2.7vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2004
January 2.9% +4.2
February 3.3% +4.6
March 3.3% +4.3
April 3.2% +3.8
May 1.9% +0.9
June 2.0% +0.9
July 1.8% -0.1
August 2.3% +0.1
September 2.5% -0.7
October 3.1% -0.1
November 2.8% -0.2
December 3.0% +0.1
Average 2.7%

Data source

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

See also