Inflation Poland 2009
Average inflation: 3.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.4%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 4.0%. The lowest inflation was in January at 2.8%.
- Highest month
- April: 4.0%
- Lowest month
- January: 2.8%
- Difference
- 1.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 9.4%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -7.4%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 9.4%
- Lowest increase
- Clothing and footwear: -7.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.8% higher than the 5-year average of 2.6%.
- 5-year average
- 2.6%
- 10-year average
- 3.5%
- All-time high (1991)
- 71.6%
- All-time low (2003)
- 0.8%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2008, the difference is minimal (-0.8 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -1.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.4% 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 €103.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2009
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.8% | -1.2 |
| February | 3.3% | -0.9 |
| March | 3.6% | -0.5 |
| April | 4.0% | 0.0 |
| May | 3.6% | -0.8 |
| June | 3.5% | -1.1 |
| July | 3.6% | -1.2 |
| August | 3.7% | -1.1 |
| September | 3.4% | -1.1 |
| October | 3.1% | -1.1 |
| November | 3.3% | -0.4 |
| December | 3.5% | +0.2 |
| Average | 3.4% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 10/01/2026.