Use this calculator to adjust Euro values for inflation over time.
This section contains visual representations of inflation data.
A Euro Inflation Calculator is a tool designed to help individuals understand how inflation has affected the value of money over a specific period. It allows users to calculate the changes in the purchasing power of the euro between two given years, based on historical inflation rates.
For example, if you have €1,000 today, the calculator can show you what that amount would have been worth 10 years ago, or what it will be worth in the future, factoring in the inflation rates for each year.
| Year | Inflation Change % | Reason for Inflation |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | High (20%+) | Post-WWI economic adjustments, reparations, and monetary instability. |
| 1930 | Low/Deflation | Great Depression causing economic contraction and reduced demand. |
| 1940 | High (Varies) | WWII-related shortages, increased military spending, and economic disruptions. |
| 1950 | Moderate (2-5%) | Post-war reconstruction under the Marshall Plan; stable inflation in Western Europe. |
| 1960 | Moderate (1-3%) | Economic boom, industrial growth, and controlled monetary policies. |
| 1970 | High (10%+) | Oil shocks from OPEC embargoes; stagflation in Western Europe. |
| 1980 | High (6-12%) | Second oil crisis, wage-price spirals, and high energy costs. |
| 1990 | Moderate (2-5%) | Transition of Eastern European economies and German reunification effects. |
| 2000 | Low (1-3%) | Euro introduction stabilizing prices; ECB monetary policies. |
| 2010 | Low (<2%) | Post-financial crisis recovery, low demand, and deflationary pressures. |
| 2020 | Low (<1%) | COVID-19 pandemic causing economic contraction and decreased consumer spending. |
You can see more about EURO Inflation Data here