Inflation Russia 2002

Average inflation: 15.8%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 15.8%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 19.0%. The lowest inflation was in June at 14.7%.

Highest month
January: 19.0%
Lowest month
June: 14.7%
Difference
4.3 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 19.9% lower than the 5-year average of 35.7%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (14.8% in 1997).

5-year average
35.7%
10-year average
170.3%
All-time high (1993)
839.2%
All-time low (1997)
14.8%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2001, inflation has fallen by +5.8 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-5.8 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
June: -9.0 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 13.8% 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 €115.80 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2002

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2001
January 19.0% -1.7
February 17.7% -4.5
March 16.8% -6.9
April 16.0% -8.8
May 15.9% -8.9
June 14.7% -9.0
July 15.0% -7.0
August 15.1% -5.8
September 14.9% -5.1
October 14.8% -4.0
November 15.1% -3.5
December 15.1% -3.5
Average 15.8%

Data source

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

See also