Inflation Portugal 2007

Average inflation: 2.5%

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.5%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in November at 2.8%. The lowest inflation was in August at 2.1%.

Highest month
November: 2.8%
Lowest month
August: 2.1%
Difference
0.7 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Health with an average of 7.4%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -1.8%.

Highest increase
Health: 7.4%
Lowest increase
Communication: -1.8%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.7%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.3% in 2005).

5-year average
2.7%
10-year average
3%
All-time high (2001)
4.4%
All-time low (2005)
2.3%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2006, the difference is minimal (-0.6 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
-0.6 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
March: -1.6 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.5% 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 €102.50 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2007

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
2.4%
-0.1vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
4.9%
+2.4vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
2.2%
-0.3vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
3.6%
+1.1vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
1.6%
-0.9vs avg.
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Health
7.4%
+4.9vs avg.
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Transport
1.6%
-0.9vs avg.
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Communication
-1.8%
-4.3vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
0.4%
-2.1vs avg.
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Education
3.8%
+1.3vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
2.6%
+0.1vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
2.4%
-0.1vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2006
January 2.6% -0.1
February 2.3% -0.7
March 2.3% -1.6
April 2.7% -1.0
May 2.4% -1.3
June 2.4% -1.3
July 2.4% -0.7
August 2.1% -0.7
September 2.1% -1.0
October 2.6% -0.1
November 2.8% +0.4
December 2.7% +0.2
Average 2.5%

Data source

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

See also