Inflation Portugal 2000
Average inflation: 2.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 3.9%. The lowest inflation was in March at 1.5%.
- Highest month
- December: 3.9%
- Lowest month
- March: 1.5%
- Difference
- 2.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Education with an average of 5.1%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -4.9%.
- Highest increase
- Education: 5.1%
- Lowest increase
- Communication: -4.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (2.8% in 2000).
- 5-year average
- 2.8%
- 10-year average
- 2.8%
- All-time high (2000)
- 2.8%
- All-time low (2000)
- 2.8%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.8% 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 €102.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2000
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 2.1% |
| February | 1.8% |
| March | 1.5% |
| April | 2.1% |
| May | 2.5% |
| June | 2.9% |
| July | 3.3% |
| August | 3.5% |
| September | 3.4% |
| October | 3.5% |
| November | 3.7% |
| December | 3.9% |
| Average | 2.8% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 10/01/2026.