Current inflation United States 2.4%
January 2026
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.4%, around the ECB target.
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.6% lower than the 5-year average of 4.0%.
- 5-year average
- 4%
- 10-year average
- 3.2%
- All-time high (1980)
- 13.6%
- All-time low (2009)
- -0.3%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2025, the difference is minimal (-0.3 percentage point).
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.4% 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 €102.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Last 12 months
5-year trend
Statistics
- This year (avg.)
- 2.4%
- Last year
- 2.7%
- 5-year average
- 2.4%
- All-time high (1980)
- 13.6%