Inflation Poland 2014

Average inflation: 0.0%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very low at 0.0%, well below the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in February at 0.7%. The lowest inflation was in December at -1.0%.

Highest month
February: 0.7%
Lowest month
December: -1.0%
Difference
1.7 percentage points
Months with data
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 3.7%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -4.7%.

Highest increase
Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 3.7%
Lowest increase
Clothing and footwear: -4.7%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 2.3% lower than the 5-year average of 2.3%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (0.0% in 2014).

5-year average
2.3%
10-year average
2.5%
All-time high (1995)
28.1%
All-time low (2014)
0%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2013, inflation has fallen by +0.9 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-0.9 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
December: -1.7 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 2.0% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €100.00 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2014

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
-0.9%
-0.9vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
3.7%
+3.7vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
-4.7%
-4.7vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
1.4%
+1.4vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
-0.1%
-0.1vs avg.
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Health
0.2%
+0.2vs avg.
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Transport
-2.3%
-2.3vs avg.
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Communication
0.3%
+0.3vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
1.0%
+1.0vs avg.
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Education
-3.7%
-3.7vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
1.4%
+1.4vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
-0.2%
-0.2vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2013
January 0.5% -1.2
February 0.7% -0.6
March 0.7% -0.3
April 0.3% -0.5
May 0.2% -0.3
June 0.3% +0.1
July -0.2% -1.3
August -0.3% -1.4
September -0.3% -1.3
October -0.6% -1.4
November -0.6% -1.2
December -1.0% -1.7
Average 0.0%

Data source

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

See also