Inflation Norway 2007

Average inflation: 0.7%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very low at 0.7%, well below the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in December at 2.8%. The lowest inflation was in September at -0.4%.

Highest month
December: 2.8%
Lowest month
September: -0.4%
Difference
3.2 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Restaurants and hotels with an average of 4.3%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -5.2%.

Highest increase
Restaurants and hotels: 4.3%
Lowest increase
Clothing and footwear: -5.2%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 0.8% lower than the 5-year average of 1.5%.

5-year average
1.5%
10-year average
1.9%
All-time high (2000)
3.1%
All-time low (2004)
0.5%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2006, the difference is minimal (-1.6 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
-1.6 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
September: -3.1 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.3% 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 €100.70 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2007

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
2.7%
+2.0vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
1.5%
+0.8vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
-5.2%
-5.9vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
-0.8%
-1.5vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
1.9%
+1.2vs avg.
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Health
2.4%
+1.7vs avg.
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Transport
1.9%
+1.2vs avg.
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Communication
-1.9%
-2.6vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
0.9%
+0.2vs avg.
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Education
2.1%
+1.4vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
4.3%
+3.6vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
2.0%
+1.3vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2006
January 1.2% -0.6
February 0.7% -1.9
March 1.1% -1.2
April 0.2% -2.5
May 0.4% -1.9
June 0.4% -1.8
July 0.5% -1.6
August 0.4% -1.5
September -0.4% -3.1
October -0.2% -2.9
November 1.5% -1.0
December 2.8% +0.6
Average 0.7%

Data source

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

See also