Inflation Poland 1991

Average inflation: 71.6%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 71.6%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 94.9%. The lowest inflation was in December at 60.4%.

Highest month
January: 94.9%
Lowest month
December: 60.4%
Difference
34.5 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 71.6%. This approaches the highest level since records began (71.6% in 1991).

5-year average
71.6%
10-year average
71.6%
All-time high (1991)
71.6%
All-time low (1991)
71.6%

Trend

ECB Target

Inflation is 69.6% 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 €171.60 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1991

Month overview

Month Inflation
January 94.9%
February 80.0%
March 81.8%
April 71.0%
May 67.8%
June 72.4%
July 68.3%
August 67.6%
September 67.1%
October 64.8%
November 62.7%
December 60.4%
Average 71.6%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.

See also