Inflation Brasil 2026
Average inflation: 4.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.1%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 4.4%. The lowest inflation was in February at 3.8%.
- Highest month
- January: 4.4%
- Lowest month
- February: 3.8%
- Difference
- 0.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 2 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.4% lower than the 5-year average of 5.5%.
- 5-year average
- 5.5%
- 10-year average
- 5%
- All-time high (2022)
- 9.3%
- All-time low (2020)
- 3.2%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2025, the difference is minimal (-0.9 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -1.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.1% 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 €104.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2026
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.4% | -0.2 |
| February | 3.8% | -1.3 |
| Average | 4.1% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 21/03/2026.Not all months available yet.