Euro Inflation Calculator
Euro Inflation Rate, 2003-2007 (€100)
According to the European Central Bank consumer price index, the euro experienced an average inflation rate of 2.19% per year. Prices in 2007 are 9.0% higher than prices in 2003.
In other words, €100 in the year 2003 is equivalent in purchasing power to €109.04 in 2007, a difference of €9.04 over 4 years.
The inflation rate in 2007 was 2.17%.
| Cumulative price change | 9.04% |
| Average inflation rate | 2.19% |
| Price difference (€100 base) | €9.04 |
| CPI in 2003 | 81.21 |
| CPI in 2007 | 88.54833333 |
How to calculate the inflation rate for €100, 2003 to 2007
Start with the inflation rate formula:CPI in 2007 / CPI in 2003 * 2003 EUR value = 2007 EUR value
Then plug in historical CPI values. The Euro CPI was 81.21 in the year 2003 and 88.54833333 in 2007:
88.54833333 / 81.21 * €100 = €109.04
€100 in 2003 has the same "purchasing power" as €109.04 in 2007.
News headlines from 2003
Politics and news often influence economic performance. Here's what was happening at the time:
- Despite a lack of support from the United Nations, a coalition lead by America and Britain invades Iraq.
- Baghdad falls, ending the invasion of Iraq.
- 10 new members are admitted to the European Union after signing the Treaty of Accession in Athens.
Inflation Data Source
Raw data for these calculations comes from the European Commission and the European Central Bank's Harmonized Index of Consumer prices (HICP), which is computed based on the reported consumer price indices in member countries of the European Union.
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