Calculate how inflation affects the value of your money and compare purchasing power over different time periods.
| Year | Purchasing Power | Loss |
|---|
| Year | Inflation Rate | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,0 % | Stable |
| 2024 | 2,2 % | Elevated |
| 2023 | 5,9 % | High |
| 2022 | 6,9 % | High |
| 2021 | 3,1 % | Elevated |
| 2020 | 0,5 % | Stable |
| 2019 | 1,4 % | Stable |
| 2018 | 1,8 % | Stable |
| 2017 | 1,5 % | Stable |
| 2016 | 0,5 % | Stable |
Inflation refers to the sustained increase in the general price level. It causes the purchasing power of money to decrease - you can buy less with the same amount than before.
In Germany, inflation is measured using the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Federal Statistical Office monthly records prices of about 650 goods and services.
The European Central Bank (ECB) targets an inflation rate of 2% per year. This is considered optimal for a stable economy.
Current Inflation Rate:
After the high inflation years 2022/2023, inflation is normalizing back to the ECB target of 2%.
