Inflation New Zealand 1992
Average inflation: 1.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.0%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 1.3%. The lowest inflation was in March at 0.8%.
- Highest month
- December: 1.3%
- Lowest month
- March: 0.8%
- Difference
- 0.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 4 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 2.4%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of -0.2%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 2.4%
- Lowest increase
- Food: -0.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 3.4% lower than the 5-year average of 4.4%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (1.0% in 1992).
- 5-year average
- 4.4%
- 10-year average
- 8%
- All-time high (1980)
- 17.2%
- All-time low (1992)
- 1%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1991, inflation has fallen by +1.6 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- March: -3.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.0% 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 €101.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1992
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1991 |
|---|---|---|
| March | 0.8% | -3.7 |
| June | 1.0% | -1.8 |
| September | 1.0% | -1.2 |
| December | 1.3% | +0.3 |
| Average | 1.0% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 04/01/2026.