Inflation rates in Russia
The inflation rate for consumer prices in Russia moved over the past 28 years between 2.9% and 874.2%. For 2021, an inflation rate of 6.7% was calculated.During the observation period from 1993 to 2021, the average inflation rate was 63.3% per year. Overall, the price increase was 371,892.06%. An item that cost 100 rubels in 1993 costs 371,992.06 rubels at the beginning of 2022.
For March 2022, the year-over-year inflation rate was 16.7%.
This includes energy (+6.1%) and food (+13.0%).
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Performance over the last 28 years compared with the USA
In only a few countries the price increase is that high. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 874.2% in 1993 means, that compared to the previous year all prices increased by an average of 874.2%. In comparison to most other countries, the drastic price increases are no longer average. Usually this is a sign of political and economic turmoil.Performance based on 100% in 1992:
Inflation calculator for Russia
Enter any amount, an initial year and an end year here. You will then be provided with the original amount after inflation. Example: 1,000 rubels in 1993 corresponds to 3,719,920.64 rubels at the beginning of 2022 due to inflation.Inflation rates for consumer goods in Russia
Energy and food
Historical inflation rates in comparison
| Year | Russia | Ø EU | Ø USA | Ø World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6.69 % | 2.55 % | 4.70 % | 3.48 % |
| 2020 | 3.38 % | 0.48 % | 1.23 % | 1.92 % |
| 2019 | 4.47 % | 1.63 % | 1.81 % | 2.19 % |
| 2018 | 2.88 % | 1.74 % | 2.44 % | 2.44 % |
| 2017 | 3.68 % | 1.43 % | 2.13 % | 2.19 % |
| 2016 | 7.04 % | 0.18 % | 1.26 % | 1.55 % |
| 2015 | 15.53 % | -0.06 % | 0.12 % | 1.43 % |
| 2014 | 7.82 % | 0.20 % | 1.62 % | 2.35 % |
| 2013 | 6.75 % | 1.22 % | 1.46 % | 2.62 % |
| 2012 | 5.07 % | 2.66 % | 2.07 % | 3.73 % |
| 2011 | 8.44 % | 3.29 % | 3.16 % | 4.82 % |
| 2010 | 6.85 % | 1.53 % | 1.64 % | 3.35 % |
| 2009 | 11.65 % | 0.84 % | -0.36 % | 2.94 % |
| 2008 | 14.11 % | 4.16 % | 3.84 % | 8.95 % |
| 2007 | 9.01 % | 2.51 % | 2.85 % | 4.82 % |
| 2006 | 9.67 % | 2.67 % | 3.23 % | 4.28 % |
| 2005 | 12.69 % | 2.49 % | 3.39 % | 4.11 % |
| 2004 | 10.89 % | 2.29 % | 2.68 % | 3.38 % |
| 2003 | 13.66 % | 2.09 % | 2.27 % | 3.03 % |
| 2002 | 15.79 % | 2.42 % | 1.59 % | 2.83 % |
| 2001 | 21.48 % | 3.37 % | 2.83 % | 3.84 % |
| 2000 | 20.80 % | 3.15 % | 3.38 % | 3.49 % |
| 1999 | 85.75 % | 2.16 % | 2.19 % | 3.08 % |
| 1998 | 27.69 % | 2.42 % | 1.55 % | 5.11 % |
| 1997 | 14.76 % | 3.11 % | 2.34 % | 5.57 % |
| 1996 | 47.75 % | 3.56 % | 2.93 % | 6.55 % |
| 1995 | 197.41 % | 4.43 % | 2.81 % | 9.15 % |
| 1994 | 307.72 % | 4.72 % | 2.61 % | 10.32 % |
| 1993 | 874.25 % | 4.85 % | 2.95 % | 7.51 % |
Data basis: International Monetary Fund, World Bank and OECD Inflation CPI indicator (doi:10.1787/eee82e6e-en)
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