Inflation Argentina 2026

Average inflation: 32.4%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 32.4%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 32.4%. The lowest inflation was in January at 32.4%.

Highest month
January: 32.4%
Lowest month
January: 32.4%
Difference
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Education with an average of 52.4%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of 15.6%.

Highest increase
Education: 52.4%
Lowest increase
Clothing and footwear: 15.6%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 70.1% lower than the 5-year average of 102.5%.

5-year average
102.5%
10-year average
71.5%
All-time high (2024)
236.8%
All-time low (2017)
24.8%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2025, inflation has fallen by +12.1 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-12.1 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
January: -52.1 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 30.4% 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 €132.40 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2026

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
35.9%
+3.5vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
24.1%
-8.3vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
15.6%
-16.8vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
40.2%
+7.8vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
19.5%
-12.9vs avg.
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Health
28.2%
-4.2vs avg.
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Transport
32.8%
+0.4vs avg.
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Communication
36.7%
+4.3vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
28.6%
-3.8vs avg.
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Education
52.4%
+20.0vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
40.6%
+8.2vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
33.2%
+0.8vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2025
January 32.4% -52.1
Average 32.4%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/02/2026.Not all months available yet.

See also