Inflation Poland 2008
Average inflation: 4.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.2%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in July at 4.8%. The lowest inflation was in December at 3.3%.
- Highest month
- July: 4.8%
- Lowest month
- December: 3.3%
- Difference
- 1.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels with an average of 9.1%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -6.9%.
- Highest increase
- Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 9.1%
- Lowest increase
- Clothing and footwear: -6.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.5% higher than the 5-year average of 2.7%.
- 5-year average
- 2.7%
- 10-year average
- 3.9%
- All-time high (1991)
- 71.6%
- All-time low (2003)
- 0.8%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2007, inflation has risen by +1.7 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- August: +3.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.2% 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 €104.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2008
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0% | +2.4 |
| February | 4.2% | +2.3 |
| March | 4.1% | +1.6 |
| April | 4.0% | +1.7 |
| May | 4.4% | +2.1 |
| June | 4.6% | +2.0 |
| July | 4.8% | +2.5 |
| August | 4.8% | +3.3 |
| September | 4.5% | +2.2 |
| October | 4.2% | +1.2 |
| November | 3.7% | +0.1 |
| December | 3.3% | -0.7 |
| Average | 4.2% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 10/01/2026.