Inflation Turkey 1962

Average inflation: 3.9%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 3.9%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in February at 6.5%. The lowest inflation was in July at 2.1%.

Highest month
February: 6.5%
Lowest month
July: 2.1%
Difference
4.4 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.4%.

5-year average
4.4%
10-year average
4.4%
All-time high (1960)
6%
All-time low (1961)
3.2%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1961, inflation has fallen by +0.7 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+0.7 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
February: +7.4 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.9% 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 €103.90 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1962

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1961
January 5.3% +7.0
February 6.5% +7.4
March 4.2% +2.0
April 4.3% +3.9
May 2.5% -0.1
June 3.4% +0.3
July 2.1% -2.7
August 3.4% -0.6
September 3.4% -1.0
October 2.1% -5.0
November 4.6% -1.7
December 5.0% -1.2
Average 3.9%

Data source

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

See also