Inflation Turkey 1979
Average inflation: 62.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 62.1%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 81.8%. The lowest inflation was in February at 47.1%.
- Highest month
- December: 81.8%
- Lowest month
- February: 47.1%
- Difference
- 34.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 54.1%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 54.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 54.1%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 54.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 24.4% higher than the 5-year average of 37.7%. This approaches the highest level since records began (62.1% in 1979).
- 5-year average
- 37.7%
- 10-year average
- 26.9%
- All-time high (1979)
- 62.1%
- All-time low (1964)
- 1.1%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1978, inflation has risen by +0.1 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: +27.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 60.1% 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 €162.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1979
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1978 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 51.5% | -0.1 |
| February | 47.1% | -10.1 |
| March | 48.0% | -8.2 |
| April | 51.0% | -8.0 |
| May | 49.9% | -14.7 |
| June | 59.6% | -10.6 |
| July | 67.1% | -3.4 |
| August | 69.6% | -2.1 |
| September | 69.8% | +2.6 |
| October | 73.2% | +9.8 |
| November | 76.6% | +18.6 |
| December | 81.8% | +27.8 |
| Average | 62.1% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 19/12/2025.