Inflation United States 2001
Average inflation: 2.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 3.7%. The lowest inflation was in December at 1.6%.
- Highest month
- January: 3.7%
- Lowest month
- December: 1.6%
- Difference
- 2.1 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 3.3%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 3.3%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 3.3%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 3.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.5%.
- 5-year average
- 2.5%
- 10-year average
- 2.7%
- All-time high (1982)
- 6.2%
- All-time low (1998)
- 1.6%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2000, the difference is minimal (-0.6 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: -1.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.8% 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 €102.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2001
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7% | +1.0 |
| February | 3.5% | +0.3 |
| March | 2.9% | -0.9 |
| April | 3.3% | +0.2 |
| May | 3.6% | +0.4 |
| June | 3.2% | -0.5 |
| July | 2.7% | -1.0 |
| August | 2.7% | -0.7 |
| September | 2.6% | -0.9 |
| October | 2.1% | -1.3 |
| November | 1.9% | -1.5 |
| December | 1.6% | -1.8 |
| Average | 2.8% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.