Overview of Topics related to Inflation in Germany
This overview presents the topics covered on the development of inflation in Germany for the period from 1948 to 2025 and refers to the corresponding pages.
All formulas used for the calculations are derived and explained.
Inflation Calculator: Calculate Price Increase for a Period
The calculation of the inflation rate and price increase is based on the consumer price index (CPI) for Germany.
The Inflation Calculator provides you with information on how assets or prices have developed
over a period of time based on the consumer price index (CPI) in Germany.
Inflation Rate 2025: Current monthly Inflation Rate for Germany
At the end of each month the German Federal Office of Statistics publishes the provisional monthly inflation rate for the current year.
The Inflation Rate 2025 page shows the monthly inflation rates
for the current year 2025 and the consumer price index (CPI) calculated from these rates.
In addition, the average values of the monthly inflation rates published to date and the calculated consumer price indices are calculated and displayed
as preliminary annual values.
Inflation Historical: Historical Development of Inflation in Germany
The Inflation Historical page illustrates price development in Germany from 1948 to the current year
2025. The following charts are displayed:
The historical development of the consumer price index (CPI),
the purchasing power
and the inflation rate.
The extreme values of inflation rates in the reporting period are compiled.
CPI: Explanations and Formulas for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Germany
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), published by the Federal Statistical Office,
is a key indicator of price trends in Germany.
Detailed explanations of the Consumer Price Index are provided. In addition, formulas for calculating
the inflation rate,
the price increases
and the purchasing power
based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) are derived and explained.