Inflation Poland 1992
Average inflation: 42.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 42.8%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 46.5%. The lowest inflation was in March at 38.1%.
- Highest month
- September: 46.5%
- Lowest month
- March: 38.1%
- Difference
- 8.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 14.4% lower than the 5-year average of 57.2%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (42.8% in 1992).
- 5-year average
- 57.2%
- 10-year average
- 57.2%
- All-time high (1991)
- 71.6%
- All-time low (1992)
- 42.8%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1991, inflation has fallen by +28.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -28.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -49.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 40.8% 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 €142.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1992
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1991 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 45.4% | -49.5 |
| February | 40.1% | -39.9 |
| March | 38.1% | -43.7 |
| April | 40.2% | -30.8 |
| May | 43.2% | -24.6 |
| June | 39.0% | -33.4 |
| July | 41.3% | -27.0 |
| August | 44.3% | -23.3 |
| September | 46.5% | -20.6 |
| October | 46.4% | -18.4 |
| November | 45.4% | -17.3 |
| December | 44.3% | -16.1 |
| Average | 42.8% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.