Inflation United States 1985
Average inflation: 3.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.5%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 3.8%. The lowest inflation was in September at 3.1%.
- Highest month
- May: 3.8%
- Lowest month
- September: 3.1%
- Difference
- 0.7 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 1.4%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 1.4%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 1.4%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 1.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.0% lower than the 5-year average of 5.5%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (3.2% in 1983).
- 5-year average
- 5.5%
- 10-year average
- 7.5%
- All-time high (1980)
- 13.6%
- All-time low (1983)
- 3.2%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1984, the difference is minimal (-0.8 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- September: -1.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.5% 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 €103.50 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 | 3.5% | -0.7 |
| February | 3.5% | -1.1 |
| March | 3.7% | -1.1 |
| April | 3.7% | -0.9 |
| May | 3.8% | -0.4 |
| June | 3.8% | -0.4 |
| July | 3.6% | -0.6 |
| August | 3.3% | -1.0 |
| September | 3.1% | -1.2 |
| October | 3.2% | -1.1 |
| November | 3.5% | -0.6 |
| December | 3.8% | -0.1 |
| Average | 3.5% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.