Inflation Norway 2013

Average inflation: 2.1%

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.1%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in August at 3.3%. The lowest inflation was in February at 1.0%.

Highest month
August: 3.3%
Lowest month
February: 1.0%
Difference
2.3 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Education with an average of 7.6%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -2.0%.

Highest increase
Education: 7.6%
Lowest increase
Communication: -2.0%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.7%.

5-year average
1.7%
10-year average
1.8%
All-time high (2008)
3.8%
All-time low (2004)
0.5%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2012, the difference is minimal (+1.4 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
+1.4 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
August: +3.0 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.

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 €102.10 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2013

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
1.1%
-1.1vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
4.3%
+2.2vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
-2.0%
-4.1vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
5.3%
+3.2vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
0.4%
-1.7vs avg.
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Health
2.6%
+0.5vs avg.
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Transport
1.4%
-0.7vs avg.
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Communication
-2.0%
-4.1vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
0.8%
-1.3vs avg.
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Education
7.6%
+5.5vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
2.9%
+0.8vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
1.8%
-0.3vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2012
January 1.4% +0.9
February 1.0% -0.2
March 1.4% +0.7
April 1.8% +1.5
May 1.9% +1.4
June 2.1% +1.8
July 3.0% +2.8
August 3.3% +3.0
September 2.7% +2.2
October 2.4% +1.3
November 2.4% +1.2
December 2.0% +0.6
Average 2.1%

Data source

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

See also