Inflation Poland 1995
Average inflation: 28.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 28.1%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 33.6%. The lowest inflation was in December at 21.6%.
- Highest month
- February: 33.6%
- Lowest month
- December: 21.6%
- Difference
- 12.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 13.9% lower than the 5-year average of 42.0%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (28.1% in 1995).
- 5-year average
- 42%
- 10-year average
- 42%
- All-time high (1991)
- 71.6%
- All-time low (1995)
- 28.1%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1994, inflation has fallen by +4.1 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -4.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: -13.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 26.1% 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 €128.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1995
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1994 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 32.3% | -0.1 |
| February | 33.6% | +3.7 |
| March | 33.1% | +2.9 |
| April | 32.4% | +1.2 |
| May | 32.3% | +1.1 |
| June | 30.3% | -2.4 |
| July | 27.6% | -5.2 |
| August | 25.7% | -6.5 |
| September | 24.2% | -10.4 |
| October | 22.4% | -13.7 |
| November | 22.0% | -11.5 |
| December | 21.6% | -7.9 |
| Average | 28.1% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.