Inflation United States 2000
Average inflation: 3.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.4%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 3.8%. The lowest inflation was in January at 2.7%.
- Highest month
- March: 3.8%
- Lowest month
- January: 2.7%
- Difference
- 1.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.9% higher than the 5-year average of 2.5%.
- 5-year average
- 2.5%
- 10-year average
- 2.8%
- All-time high (1981)
- 10.4%
- All-time low (1998)
- 1.6%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1999, inflation has risen by +1.2 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- March: +2.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.4% 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 €103.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2000
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1999 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.7% | +1.0 |
| February | 3.2% | +1.6 |
| March | 3.8% | +2.1 |
| April | 3.1% | +0.8 |
| May | 3.2% | +1.1 |
| June | 3.7% | +1.7 |
| July | 3.7% | +1.6 |
| August | 3.4% | +1.1 |
| September | 3.5% | +0.9 |
| October | 3.4% | +0.8 |
| November | 3.4% | +0.8 |
| December | 3.4% | +0.7 |
| Average | 3.4% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/03/2026.