Inflation Brasil 2009
Average inflation: 4.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.9%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 5.9%. The lowest inflation was in October at 4.2%.
- Highest month
- February: 5.9%
- Lowest month
- October: 4.2%
- Difference
- 1.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 17.9%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of 1.3%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 17.9%
- Lowest increase
- Communication: 1.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 5.1%.
- 5-year average
- 5.1%
- 10-year average
- 6.9%
- All-time high (2003)
- 14.8%
- All-time low (2007)
- 3.6%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2008, inflation has risen by -0.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: -2.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.9% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €104.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2009
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8% | +1.2 |
| February | 5.9% | +1.3 |
| March | 5.6% | +0.9 |
| April | 5.5% | +0.5 |
| May | 5.2% | -0.4 |
| June | 4.8% | -1.3 |
| July | 4.5% | -1.9 |
| August | 4.4% | -1.8 |
| September | 4.3% | -2.0 |
| October | 4.2% | -2.2 |
| November | 4.2% | -2.2 |
| December | 4.3% | -1.6 |
| Average | 4.9% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.