Inflation Russia 1999

Average inflation: 92.7%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 92.7%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in July at 126.5%. The lowest inflation was in December at 36.6%.

Highest month
July: 126.5%
Lowest month
December: 36.6%
Difference
89.9 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 14.2% higher than the 5-year average of 78.5%.

5-year average
78.5%
10-year average
234.9%
All-time high (1993)
839.2%
All-time low (1997)
14.8%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1998, inflation has risen by +65.4 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+65.4 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
July: +120.9 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 90.7% 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 €192.70 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1999

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1998
January 96.9% +86.8
February 103.2% +93.8
March 107.6% +99.0
April 113.1% +105.1
May 116.7% +109.2
June 120.7% +114.3
July 126.5% +120.9
August 121.0% +111.4
September 62.0% +9.8
October 57.1% -1.7
November 50.5% -16.3
December 36.6% -47.8
Average 92.7%

Data source

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

See also