Since the euro was introduced a quarter century ago, inflation has averaged close to target, despite the recent surge

Difference between actual consumer price index and a steady 2 percent inflation path, 1999–2023

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Notes: Actual consumer price index is the all-items euro area Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP). Source: Eurostat.