Inflation Russia 2012
Average inflation: 5.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 5.1%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 6.6%. The lowest inflation was in April at 3.6%.
- Highest month
- September: 6.6%
- Lowest month
- April: 3.6%
- Difference
- 3.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 11.5%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of 1.0%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 11.5%
- Lowest increase
- Communication: 1.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 4.2% lower than the 5-year average of 9.3%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (5.1% in 2012).
- 5-year average
- 9.3%
- 10-year average
- 10.2%
- All-time high (1993)
- 839.2%
- All-time low (2012)
- 5.1%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2011, inflation has fallen by +3.4 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -3.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: -6.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 3.1% 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 €105.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2012
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.2% | -5.4 |
| February | 3.7% | -5.8 |
| March | 3.7% | -5.8 |
| April | 3.6% | -6.0 |
| May | 3.6% | -6.0 |
| June | 4.3% | -5.1 |
| July | 5.6% | -3.4 |
| August | 6.0% | -2.2 |
| September | 6.6% | -0.6 |
| October | 6.6% | -0.6 |
| November | 6.5% | -0.3 |
| December | 6.6% | +0.5 |
| Average | 5.1% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.