Inflation Turkey 1961

Average inflation: 3.2%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 3.2%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in October at 7.1%. The lowest inflation was in January at -1.7%.

Highest month
October: 7.1%
Lowest month
January: -1.7%
Difference
8.8 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 1.4% lower than the 5-year average of 4.6%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (3.2% in 1961).

5-year average
4.6%
10-year average
4.6%
All-time high (1960)
6%
All-time low (1961)
3.2%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1960, inflation has fallen by +2.8 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-2.8 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
January: -18.3 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.2% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €103.20 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1961

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1960
January -1.7% -18.3
February -0.9% -14.6
March 2.2% -9.9
April 0.4% -11.7
May 2.6% -9.0
June 3.1% -3.4
July 4.8% +2.5
August 4.0% +2.2
September 4.4% +2.6
October 7.1% +8.0
November 6.3% +9.3
December 6.2% +8.8
Average 3.2%

Data source

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

See also