Inflation Argentina 2017

Average inflation: 24.8%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 24.8%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in December at 24.8%. The lowest inflation was in December at 24.8%.

Highest month
December: 24.8%
Lowest month
December: 24.8%
Difference
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels with an average of 55.6%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of 16.6%.

Highest increase
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 55.6%
Lowest increase
Clothing and footwear: 16.6%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 24.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (24.8% in 2017).

5-year average
24.8%
10-year average
24.8%
All-time high (2017)
24.8%
All-time low (2017)
24.8%

Trend

ECB Target

Inflation is 22.8% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.

Purchasing Power

At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €124.80 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2017

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
20.4%
-4.4vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
23.7%
-1.1vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
16.6%
-8.2vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
55.6%
+30.8vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
17.4%
-7.4vs avg.
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Health
27.8%
+3.0vs avg.
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Transport
20.6%
-4.2vs avg.
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Communication
34.1%
+9.3vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
22.8%
-2.0vs avg.
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Education
31.5%
+6.7vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
22.1%
-2.7vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
19.8%
-5.0vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation
December 24.8%
Average 24.8%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 10/01/2026.Not all months available yet.

See also