Inflation Chile 1973
Average inflation: 311.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 311.1%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 528.9%. The lowest inflation was in February at 174.2%.
- Highest month
- November: 528.9%
- Lowest month
- February: 174.2%
- Difference
- 354.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 175.6% higher than the 5-year average of 135.5%. This approaches the highest level since records began (311.1% in 1973).
- 5-year average
- 135.5%
- 10-year average
- 135.5%
- All-time high (1973)
- 311.1%
- All-time low (1971)
- 20.2%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1972, inflation has risen by +235.9 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +235.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: +385.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 309.1% 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 €411.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1973
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1972 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 180.2% | +155.4 |
| February | 174.2% | +142.3 |
| March | 183.3% | +149.4 |
| April | 195.5% | +157.4 |
| May | 238.5% | +198.5 |
| June | 283.4% | +243.2 |
| July | 323.2% | +277.2 |
| August | 303.6% | +226.4 |
| September | 286.1% | +171.7 |
| October | 528.3% | +385.5 |
| November | 528.9% | +379.0 |
| December | 508.0% | +344.6 |
| Average | 311.1% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.