Inflation Luxembourg 2000

Average inflation: 3.1%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 3.1%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in November at 3.7%. The lowest inflation was in May at 2.5%.

Highest month
November: 3.7%
Lowest month
May: 2.5%
Difference
1.2 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Health with an average of 11.7%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -5.9%.

Highest increase
Health: 11.7%
Lowest increase
Communication: -5.9%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.1%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.1% in 2000).

5-year average
3.1%
10-year average
3.1%
All-time high (2000)
3.1%
All-time low (2000)
3.1%

Trend

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.1% 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 €103.10 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2000

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
2.0%
-1.1vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
2.7%
-0.4vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
0.9%
-2.2vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
7.7%
+4.6vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
2.4%
-0.7vs avg.
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Health
11.7%
+8.6vs avg.
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Transport
5.0%
+1.9vs avg.
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Communication
-5.9%
-9.0vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
1.2%
-1.9vs avg.
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Education
1.4%
-1.7vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
2.6%
-0.5vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
0.4%
-2.7vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation
January 3.2%
February 2.7%
March 2.8%
April 2.7%
May 2.5%
June 3.3%
July 3.4%
August 3.1%
September 3.4%
October 3.4%
November 3.7%
December 3.5%
Average 3.1%

Data source

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

See also