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