Inflation New Zealand 1982
Average inflation: 16.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 16.2%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in June at 17.0%. The lowest inflation was in December at 15.3%.
- Highest month
- June: 17.0%
- Lowest month
- December: 15.3%
- Difference
- 1.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 4 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 17.2%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 12.5%.
- Highest increase
- Core inflation: 17.2%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 12.5%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.3% higher than the 5-year average of 14.9%. This approaches the highest level since records began (17.2% in 1980).
- 5-year average
- 14.9%
- 10-year average
- 14%
- All-time high (1980)
- 17.2%
- All-time low (1972)
- 7%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1981, the difference is minimal (+0.9 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- June: +1.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 14.2% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
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 €116.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1982
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1981 |
|---|---|---|
| March | 15.8% | +0.6 |
| June | 17.0% | +1.9 |
| September | 16.6% | +1.2 |
| December | 15.3% | -0.4 |
| Average | 16.2% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 04/01/2026.