Inflation Turkey 2013
Average inflation: 7.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 7.5%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in July at 8.9%. The lowest inflation was in April at 6.1%.
- Highest month
- July: 8.9%
- Lowest month
- April: 6.1%
- Difference
- 2.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 15.2%. The lowest price increase was in Recreation and culture with an average of 2.5%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 15.2%
- Lowest increase
- Recreation and culture: 2.5%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 7.6%.
- 5-year average
- 7.6%
- 10-year average
- 8.3%
- All-time high (1994)
- 103.2%
- All-time low (2009)
- 6.3%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2012, the difference is minimal (-1.4 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: -5.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 5.5% 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 €107.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2013
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7.3% | -3.3 |
| February | 7.0% | -3.4 |
| March | 7.3% | -3.1 |
| April | 6.1% | -5.0 |
| May | 6.5% | -1.8 |
| June | 8.3% | -0.6 |
| July | 8.9% | -0.2 |
| August | 8.2% | -0.7 |
| September | 7.9% | -1.3 |
| October | 7.7% | -0.1 |
| November | 7.3% | +0.9 |
| December | 7.4% | +1.2 |
| Average | 7.5% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.