Inflation Poland 2010

Average inflation: 2.6%

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.6%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 3.5%. The lowest inflation was in July at 2.0%.

Highest month
January: 3.5%
Lowest month
July: 2.0%
Difference
1.5 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Transport with an average of 6.2%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -3.8%.

Highest increase
Transport: 6.2%
Lowest increase
Clothing and footwear: -3.8%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.7%.

5-year average
2.7%
10-year average
2.7%
All-time high (1991)
71.6%
All-time low (2003)
0.8%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2009, inflation has fallen by +0.8 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-0.8 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
August: -1.7 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.6% 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 €102.60 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2010

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
2.7%
+0.1vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
5.4%
+2.8vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
-3.8%
-6.4vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
3.8%
+1.2vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
1.2%
-1.4vs avg.
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Health
2.9%
+0.3vs avg.
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Transport
6.2%
+3.6vs avg.
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Communication
-1.3%
-3.9vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
-0.3%
-2.9vs avg.
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Education
2.7%
+0.1vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
3.2%
+0.6vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
2.1%
-0.5vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2009
January 3.5% +0.7
February 2.9% -0.4
March 2.6% -1.0
April 2.4% -1.6
May 2.2% -1.4
June 2.3% -1.2
July 2.0% -1.6
August 2.0% -1.7
September 2.5% -0.9
October 2.8% -0.3
November 2.7% -0.6
December 3.1% -0.4
Average 2.6%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 10/01/2026.

See also