Inflation Luxembourg 2023

Average inflation: 3.7%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 3.7%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 4.8%. The lowest inflation was in November at 3.0%.

Highest month
January: 4.8%
Lowest month
November: 3.0%
Difference
1.8 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 10.5%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -1.3%.

Highest increase
Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 10.5%
Lowest increase
Communication: -1.3%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 0.7% higher than the 5-year average of 3.0%.

5-year average
3%
10-year average
2%
All-time high (2022)
6.4%
All-time low (2016)
0.3%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2022, inflation has risen by -2.7 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-2.7 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
June: -4.2 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.7% 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 €103.70 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2023

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
10.5%
+6.8vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
5.7%
+2.0vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
5.4%
+1.7vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
1.2%
-2.5vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
5.8%
+2.1vs avg.
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Health
4.2%
+0.5vs avg.
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Transport
0.0%
-3.7vs avg.
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Communication
-1.3%
-5.0vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
5.5%
+1.8vs avg.
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Education
0.9%
-2.8vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
4.1%
+0.4vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
1.8%
-1.9vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2022
January 4.8% +1.2
February 4.3% -2.3
March 3.6% -2.5
April 3.7% -3.3
May 3.6% -3.2
June 3.2% -4.2
July 3.7% -3.1
August 4.2% -2.6
September 4.1% -2.8
October 3.2% -3.7
November 3.0% -2.9
December 3.5% -1.9
Average 3.7%

Data source

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

See also