Inflation Luxembourg 2004

Average inflation: 2.2%

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.2%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in June at 2.6%. The lowest inflation was in March at 1.8%.

Highest month
June: 2.6%
Lowest month
March: 1.8%
Difference
0.8 percentage points
Months with data
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 4.2%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -2.3%.

Highest increase
Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 4.2%
Lowest increase
Communication: -2.3%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.4%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.1% in 2003).

5-year average
2.4%
10-year average
2.4%
All-time high (2000)
3.1%
All-time low (2003)
2.1%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2003, the difference is minimal (+0.1 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
+0.1 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
March: -0.9 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.

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 €102.20 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2004

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
1.8%
-0.4vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
4.2%
+2.0vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
0.5%
-1.7vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
3.2%
+1.0vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
1.7%
-0.5vs avg.
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Health
2.1%
-0.1vs avg.
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Transport
3.6%
+1.4vs avg.
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Communication
-2.3%
-4.5vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
0.6%
-1.6vs avg.
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Education
1.0%
-1.2vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
3.2%
+1.0vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
2.1%
-0.1vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2003
January 2.1% -0.2
February 2.0% -0.5
March 1.8% -0.9
April 2.1% -0.1
May 2.3% +0.4
June 2.6% +0.8
July 2.4% +0.8
August 2.3% +0.3
September 2.0% -0.1
October 2.5% +0.8
November 2.4% +0.6
December 2.2% +0.1
Average 2.2%

Data source

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

See also