Inflation Poland 1993
Average inflation: 35.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 35.5%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 39.7%. The lowest inflation was in October at 29.8%.
- Highest month
- February: 39.7%
- Lowest month
- October: 29.8%
- Difference
- 9.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 14.5% lower than the 5-year average of 50.0%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (35.5% in 1993).
- 5-year average
- 50%
- 10-year average
- 50%
- All-time high (1991)
- 71.6%
- All-time low (1993)
- 35.5%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1992, inflation has fallen by +7.3 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -7.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: -16.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 33.5% 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 €135.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1993
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1992 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 37.5% | -7.9 |
| February | 39.7% | -0.4 |
| March | 39.7% | +1.6 |
| April | 38.1% | -2.1 |
| May | 35.8% | -7.4 |
| June | 34.3% | -4.7 |
| July | 34.8% | -6.5 |
| August | 34.4% | -9.9 |
| September | 31.0% | -15.5 |
| October | 29.8% | -16.6 |
| November | 33.0% | -12.4 |
| December | 37.6% | -6.7 |
| Average | 35.5% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.