Inflation Luxembourg 2001
Average inflation: 2.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.7%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 3.3%. The lowest inflation was in December at 1.7%.
- Highest month
- May: 3.3%
- Lowest month
- December: 1.7%
- Difference
- 1.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 4.8%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -11.6%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 4.8%
- Lowest increase
- Communication: -11.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.9%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.7% in 2001).
- 5-year average
- 2.9%
- 10-year average
- 2.9%
- All-time high (2000)
- 3.1%
- All-time low (2001)
- 2.7%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2000, the difference is minimal (-0.4 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: -1.8 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 2001
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.9% | -0.3 |
| February | 2.9% | +0.2 |
| March | 2.9% | +0.1 |
| April | 2.8% | +0.1 |
| May | 3.3% | +0.8 |
| June | 2.9% | -0.4 |
| July | 3.0% | -0.4 |
| August | 2.8% | -0.3 |
| September | 2.4% | -1.0 |
| October | 2.3% | -1.1 |
| November | 2.1% | -1.6 |
| December | 1.7% | -1.8 |
| Average | 2.7% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.