Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 10.2%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 11.1%. The lowest inflation was in December at 9.1%.

Current inflation is 1.6% higher than the 5-year average of 8.6%. This approaches the highest level since records began (10.2% in 1975).

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1974, inflation has risen by +0.6 percentage point.

Inflation is 8.2% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.

At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €110.20 next year at this inflation rate.

Month	Inflation	Derived CPI	Difference vs. 1974
January	11.1%	-	+2.9
February	10.3%	-	+1.5
March	10.3%	-	+1.1
April	10.3%	-	+1.4
May	10.4%	-	+1.7
June	10.3%	-	+1.4
July	10.5%	-	+1.0
August	10.7%	-	+0.9
September	10.4%	-	+0.1
October	9.9%	-	-0.8
November	9.4%	-	-1.6
December	9.1%	-	-1.8
Average	10.2%	-

Data from CBS. Last updated: 17/12/2025.