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
- 0.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 1 of 12
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
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.