Inflation Palestine 2005
Average inflation: 4.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.1%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 6.1%. The lowest inflation was in January at 2.9%.
- Highest month
- October: 6.1%
- Lowest month
- January: 2.9%
- Difference
- 3.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 11.4%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 11.4%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 11.4%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 11.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.7%.
- 5-year average
- 3.7%
- 10-year average
- 4%
- All-time high (2002)
- 5.7%
- All-time low (2001)
- 1.2%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2004, the difference is minimal (+1.1 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: +3.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.1% 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 €104.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2005
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.9% | -1.5 |
| February | 3.5% | -1.1 |
| March | 3.8% | +1.5 |
| April | 3.7% | +1.2 |
| May | 3.6% | +1.2 |
| June | 3.7% | +1.6 |
| July | 4.1% | +1.0 |
| August | 4.3% | +0.7 |
| September | 4.9% | +2.7 |
| October | 6.1% | +3.9 |
| November | 5.2% | +2.5 |
| December | 3.4% | -0.5 |
| Average | 4.1% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.