Current inflation Brasil 3.8%
February 2026
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.1%, well above the ECB target.
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 (2003)
- 14.8%
- All-time low (2020)
- 3.2%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2025, the difference is minimal (-0.9 percentage point).
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.
Last 12 months
5-year trend
Statistics
- This year (avg.)
- 4.1%
- Last year
- 5.0%
- 5-year average
- 4.1%
- All-time high (2003)
- 14.8%