Inflation Argentina 2024

Average inflation: 236.8%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 236.8%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in April at 289.4%. The lowest inflation was in December at 117.8%.

Highest month
April: 289.4%
Lowest month
December: 117.8%
Difference
171.6 percentage points
Months with data
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Miscellaneous goods and services with an average of 296.3%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of 168.2%.

Highest increase
Miscellaneous goods and services: 296.3%
Lowest increase
Clothing and footwear: 168.2%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 131.5% higher than the 5-year average of 105.3%. This approaches the highest level since records began (236.8% in 2024).

5-year average
105.3%
10-year average
79.8%
All-time high (2024)
236.8%
All-time low (2017)
24.8%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2023, inflation has risen by +108.8 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+108.8 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
March: +183.6 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 234.8% 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 €336.80 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2024

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
242.9%
+6.1vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
224.0%
-12.8vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
168.2%
-68.6vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
265.3%
+28.4vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
229.2%
-7.6vs avg.
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Health
260.7%
+23.9vs avg.
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Transport
264.9%
+28.1vs avg.
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Communication
295.2%
+58.4vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
227.2%
-9.6vs avg.
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Education
193.1%
-43.7vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
225.8%
-11.0vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
296.3%
+59.5vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2023
January 254.2% +155.4
February 276.2% +173.7
March 287.9% +183.6
April 289.4% +180.6
May 276.4% +162.2
June 271.5% +155.9
July 263.4% +149.9
August 236.7% +112.3
September 209.0% +70.7
October 193.0% +50.3
November 166.0% +5.1
December 117.8% -93.6
Average 236.8%

Data source

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

See also