Inflation Chile 1971
Average inflation: 20.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 20.2%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 28.2%. The lowest inflation was in September at 15.5%.
- Highest month
- January: 28.2%
- Lowest month
- September: 15.5%
- Difference
- 12.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 20.2%. This approaches the highest level since records began (20.2% in 1971).
- 5-year average
- 20.2%
- 10-year average
- 20.2%
- All-time high (1971)
- 20.2%
- All-time low (1971)
- 20.2%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 18.2% 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 €120.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1971
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 28.2% |
| February | 22.8% |
| March | 20.1% |
| April | 20.2% |
| May | 21.0% |
| June | 21.0% |
| July | 19.0% |
| August | 17.4% |
| September | 15.5% |
| October | 16.5% |
| November | 18.8% |
| December | 22.1% |
| Average | 20.2% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.