Inflation Argentina 2023

Average inflation: 128.0%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 128.0%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in December at 211.4%. The lowest inflation was in January at 98.8%.

Highest month
December: 211.4%
Lowest month
January: 98.8%
Difference
112.6 percentage points
Months with data
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Restaurants and hotels with an average of 145.2%. The lowest price increase was in Transport with an average of 111.0%.

Highest increase
Restaurants and hotels: 145.2%
Lowest increase
Transport: 111.0%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 59.4% higher than the 5-year average of 68.6%. This approaches the highest level since records began (128.0% in 2023).

5-year average
68.6%
10-year average
57.4%
All-time high (2023)
128%
All-time low (2017)
24.8%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2022, inflation has risen by +57.3 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+57.3 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
December: +116.6 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 126.0% 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 €228.00 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2023

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
137.2%
+9.2vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
126.1%
-1.9vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
125.1%
-2.9vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
114.1%
-13.9vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
132.6%
+4.6vs avg.
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Health
124.0%
-4.0vs avg.
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Transport
111.0%
-17.0vs avg.
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Communication
112.8%
-15.2vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
129.7%
+1.7vs avg.
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Education
111.9%
-16.1vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
145.2%
+17.2vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
125.1%
-2.9vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2022
January 98.8% +48.1
February 102.5% +50.2
March 104.3% +49.2
April 108.8% +50.8
May 114.2% +53.5
June 115.6% +51.6
July 113.5% +42.5
August 124.4% +45.9
September 138.3% +55.3
October 142.7% +54.7
November 160.9% +68.5
December 211.4% +116.6
Average 128.0%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 10/01/2026.

See also