Inflation New Zealand 2009
Average inflation: 2.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.2%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 3.0%. The lowest inflation was in September at 1.7%.
- Highest month
- March: 3.0%
- Lowest month
- September: 1.7%
- Difference
- 1.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 4 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 6.1%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of -5.8%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 6.1%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: -5.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.8% lower than the 5-year average of 3.0%.
- 5-year average
- 3%
- 10-year average
- 2.7%
- All-time high (1990)
- 6.1%
- All-time low (1999)
- -0.1%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2008, the difference is minimal (-1.8 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- September: -3.4 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 €102.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2009
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| March | 3.0% | -0.4 |
| June | 1.9% | -2.1 |
| September | 1.7% | -3.4 |
| December | 2.0% | -1.4 |
| Average | 2.2% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 04/01/2026.