Inflation Russia 2006
Average inflation: 9.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 9.7%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 11.2%. The lowest inflation was in June at 9.0%.
- Highest month
- February: 11.2%
- Lowest month
- June: 9.0%
- Difference
- 2.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.9% lower than the 5-year average of 12.6%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (9.7% in 2006).
- 5-year average
- 12.6%
- 10-year average
- 24%
- All-time high (1993)
- 839.2%
- All-time low (2006)
- 9.7%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2005, inflation has fallen by +3.0 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -3.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- June: -4.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 7.7% 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 €109.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2006
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.7% | -2.0 |
| February | 11.2% | -1.8 |
| March | 10.6% | -3.0 |
| April | 9.8% | -4.0 |
| May | 9.4% | -4.4 |
| June | 9.0% | -4.7 |
| July | 9.3% | -3.9 |
| August | 9.6% | -2.9 |
| September | 9.4% | -2.9 |
| October | 9.1% | -2.6 |
| November | 9.0% | -2.3 |
| December | 9.0% | -1.9 |
| Average | 9.7% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.