Inflation Turkey 1985
Average inflation: 45.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 45.5%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 58.0%. The lowest inflation was in June at 36.5%.
- Highest month
- March: 58.0%
- Lowest month
- June: 36.5%
- Difference
- 21.5 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 39.7%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 39.7%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 39.7%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 39.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 7.0% higher than the 5-year average of 38.5%.
- 5-year average
- 38.5%
- 10-year average
- 45.7%
- All-time high (1980)
- 97.1%
- All-time low (1969)
- 4.9%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1984, inflation has risen by -2.5 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -2.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- March: +21.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 43.5% 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 €145.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1985
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1984 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52.8% | +16.7 |
| February | 55.4% | +20.6 |
| March | 58.0% | +21.8 |
| April | 49.9% | +7.3 |
| May | 46.4% | -2.1 |
| June | 36.5% | -19.5 |
| July | 37.1% | -18.8 |
| August | 37.3% | -18.8 |
| September | 40.9% | -13.4 |
| October | 43.5% | -9.5 |
| November | 44.5% | -8.6 |
| December | 44.2% | -5.5 |
| Average | 45.5% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 19/12/2025.