Current inflation New Zealand 2.2%

December 2024

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.9%, around the ECB target.

Historical Context

Current inflation is 1.4% lower than the 5-year average of 4.3%.

5-year average
4.3%
10-year average
2.7%
All-time high (1980)
17.2%
All-time low (1999)
-0.1%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2023, inflation has fallen by +2.8 percentage point.

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.9% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.

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 €102.90 next year at this inflation rate.

Last 12 months

5-year trend

Statistics

This year (avg.)
2.9%
Last year
5.7%
5-year average
2.9%
All-time high (1980)
17.2%