Inflation Luxembourg 2012

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 3.0%. The lowest inflation was in December at 2.3%.

Highest month
February: 3.0%
Lowest month
December: 2.3%
Difference
0.7 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels with an average of 3.7%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -0.3%.

Highest increase
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 3.7%
Lowest increase
Communication: -0.3%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.4%.

5-year average
2.4%
10-year average
2.4%
All-time high (2011)
3.4%
All-time low (2009)
0.4%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2011, the difference is minimal (-0.7 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
-0.7 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
March: -1.1 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 2012

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
2.6%
-0.1vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
3.0%
+0.3vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
3.1%
+0.4vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
3.7%
+1.0vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
2.1%
-0.6vs avg.
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Health
0.8%
-1.9vs avg.
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Transport
2.6%
-0.1vs avg.
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Communication
-0.3%
-3.0vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
1.6%
-1.2vs avg.
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Education
1.9%
-0.8vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
2.8%
+0.1vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
3.3%
+0.6vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2011
January 2.9% -0.3
February 3.0% -0.6
March 2.6% -1.1
April 2.7% -1.0
May 2.5% -1.1
June 2.5% -1.0
July 2.5% -0.4
August 2.6% -0.7
September 2.9% -0.4
October 2.9% -0.5
November 2.5% -1.1
December 2.3% -0.9
Average 2.7%

Data source

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

See also