Inflation Turkey 2007

Average inflation: 8.8%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 8.8%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in March at 10.9%. The lowest inflation was in July at 6.9%.

Highest month
March: 10.9%
Lowest month
July: 6.9%
Difference
4.0 percentage points
Months with data
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 12.4%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -0.8%.

Highest increase
Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 12.4%
Lowest increase
Communication: -0.8%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 2.6% lower than the 5-year average of 11.4%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (8.2% in 2005).

5-year average
11.4%
10-year average
36.6%
All-time high (1994)
103.2%
All-time low (2005)
8.2%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2006, the difference is minimal (-0.8 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
-0.8 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
July: -4.8 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 6.8% 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 €108.80 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2007

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
12.4%
+3.6vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
9.9%
+1.1vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
4.5%
-4.3vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
11.3%
+2.5vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
7.7%
-1.1vs avg.
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Health
4.8%
-4.0vs avg.
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Transport
5.7%
-3.1vs avg.
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Communication
-0.8%
-9.6vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
3.8%
-5.0vs avg.
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Education
7.2%
-1.6vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
11.2%
+2.4vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
5.7%
-3.1vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2006
January 9.9% +2.0
February 10.2% +2.1
March 10.9% +2.7
April 10.7% +1.9
May 9.2% -0.7
June 8.6% -1.5
July 6.9% -4.8
August 7.4% -2.9
September 7.1% -3.4
October 7.7% -2.3
November 8.4% -1.5
December 8.4% -1.3
Average 8.8%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.

See also