Inflation United States 1983
Average inflation: 3.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.2%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 3.9%. The lowest inflation was in July at 2.5%.
- Highest month
- April: 3.9%
- Lowest month
- July: 2.5%
- Difference
- 1.4 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 1.0%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 1.0%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 1.0%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 1.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 5.7% lower than the 5-year average of 8.9%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (3.2% in 1983).
- 5-year average
- 8.9%
- 10-year average
- 8.9%
- All-time high (1980)
- 13.6%
- All-time low (1983)
- 3.2%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1982, inflation has fallen by +3.0 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -3.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -4.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.2% 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 €103.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1983
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1982 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7% | -4.7 |
| February | 3.5% | -4.1 |
| March | 3.6% | -3.2 |
| April | 3.9% | -2.6 |
| May | 3.5% | -3.2 |
| June | 2.6% | -4.5 |
| July | 2.5% | -3.9 |
| August | 2.6% | -3.3 |
| September | 2.9% | -2.1 |
| October | 2.9% | -2.2 |
| November | 3.3% | -1.3 |
| December | 3.8% | 0.0 |
| Average | 3.2% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.