Current inflation Malta 1.9%
February 2025
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.6%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.6% lower than the 5-year average of 3.2%.
- 5-year average
- 3.2%
- 10-year average
- 2.1%
- All-time high (2022)
- 6.1%
- All-time low (2014)
- 0.3%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2024, inflation has fallen by +0.1 percentage point.
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.4% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €101.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Last 12 months
5-year trend
Statistics
- This year (avg.)
- 1.6%
- Last year
- 1.7%
- 5-year average
- 1.6%
- All-time high (2022)
- 6.1%