Current inflation فلسطين 27.2%

February 2024

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 22.9%, far above the ECB target.

Historical Context

Current inflation is 16.3% higher than the 5-year average of 6.6%. This approaches the highest level since records began (22.9% in 2024).

5-year average
6.6%
10-year average
3.6%
All-time high (2024)
22.9%
All-time low (2020)
-0.7%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2023, inflation has risen by +17.0 percentage point.

ECB Target

Inflation is 20.9% 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 €122.90 next year at this inflation rate.

Last 12 months

5-year trend

Statistics

This year (avg.)
22.9%
Last year
5.9%
5-year average
22.9%
All-time high (2024)
22.9%