Inflation Russia 1995

Average inflation: 204.9%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 204.9%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in July at 224.9%. The lowest inflation was in December at 131.3%.

Highest month
July: 224.9%
Lowest month
December: 131.3%
Difference
93.6 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 280.7% lower than the 5-year average of 485.6%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (204.9% in 1995).

5-year average
485.6%
10-year average
485.6%
All-time high (1993)
839.2%
All-time low (1995)
204.9%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1994, inflation has fallen by +207.8 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-207.8 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
January: -566.3 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 202.9% 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 €304.90 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1995

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1994
January 214.7% -566.3
February 215.2% -467.7
March 219.7% -380.5
April 219.7% -320.3
May 222.7% -256.6
June 224.7% -187.5
July 224.9% -115.8
August 224.7% -41.3
September 214.2% -7.0
October 186.1% -23.0
November 161.0% -43.4
December 131.3% -83.7
Average 204.9%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.

See also