Inflation Portugal 2013

Average inflation: 0.3%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very low at 0.3%, well below the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in June at 1.0%. The lowest inflation was in October at -0.2%.

Highest month
June: 1.0%
Lowest month
October: -0.2%
Difference
1.2 percentage points
Months with data
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 4.1%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -3.3%.

Highest increase
Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 4.1%
Lowest increase
Clothing and footwear: -3.3%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 1.2% lower than the 5-year average of 1.5%.

5-year average
1.5%
10-year average
2%
All-time high (2001)
4.4%
All-time low (2009)
-0.8%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2012, inflation has fallen by +2.5 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-2.5 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
February: -3.6 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.7% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €100.30 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2013

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
1.9%
+1.6vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
4.1%
+3.8vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
-3.3%
-3.6vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
2.1%
+1.8vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
-0.5%
-0.8vs avg.
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Health
1.5%
+1.2vs avg.
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Transport
-2.3%
-2.6vs avg.
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Communication
0.4%
+0.1vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
0.4%
+0.1vs avg.
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Education
1.2%
+0.9vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
1.7%
+1.4vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
-0.6%
-0.9vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2012
January 0.2% -3.3
February 0.0% -3.6
March 0.5% -2.6
April 0.2% -2.8
May 0.7% -2.0
June 1.0% -1.7
July 0.8% -2.0
August 0.2% -2.9
September 0.1% -2.8
October -0.2% -2.3
November -0.2% -2.1
December 0.2% -1.7
Average 0.3%

Data source

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

See also