Inflation Poland 2011
Average inflation: 4.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.3%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 5.0%. The lowest inflation was in January at 3.6%.
- Highest month
- May: 5.0%
- Lowest month
- January: 3.6%
- Difference
- 1.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Transport with an average of 7.7%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -1.5%.
- Highest increase
- Transport: 7.7%
- Lowest increase
- Clothing and footwear: -1.5%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.9% higher than the 5-year average of 3.4%.
- 5-year average
- 3.4%
- 10-year average
- 2.6%
- All-time high (1992)
- 42.8%
- All-time low (2003)
- 0.8%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2010, the difference is minimal (+1.7 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: +2.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.3% 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 €104.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6% | +0.1 |
| February | 3.6% | +0.7 |
| March | 4.3% | +1.7 |
| April | 4.5% | +2.1 |
| May | 5.0% | +2.8 |
| June | 4.2% | +1.9 |
| July | 4.1% | +2.1 |
| August | 4.3% | +2.3 |
| September | 3.9% | +1.4 |
| October | 4.3% | +1.5 |
| November | 4.8% | +2.1 |
| December | 4.6% | +1.5 |
| Average | 4.3% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 10/01/2026.