Inflation Palestine 1999
Average inflation: 5.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 5.6%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 8.9%. The lowest inflation was in November at 1.5%.
- Highest month
- January: 8.9%
- Lowest month
- November: 1.5%
- Difference
- 7.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 6.8%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 6.8%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 6.8%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 6.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 5.6%. This approaches the highest level since records began (5.6% in 1999).
- 5-year average
- 5.6%
- 10-year average
- 5.6%
- All-time high (1999)
- 5.6%
- All-time low (1999)
- 5.6%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1998, the difference is minimal (+0.0 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: -8.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 3.6% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €105.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1999
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1998 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8.9% | +2.1 |
| February | 7.7% | +2.9 |
| March | 8.3% | +4.2 |
| April | 7.3% | +4.8 |
| May | 6.3% | +1.5 |
| June | 6.8% | +2.7 |
| July | 6.6% | +3.1 |
| August | 5.5% | +2.0 |
| September | 3.6% | -1.6 |
| October | 2.5% | -5.7 |
| November | 1.5% | -8.0 |
| December | 2.5% | -7.2 |
| Average | 5.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.