Inflation Chile 1974
Average inflation: 586.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 586.1%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 746.3%. The lowest inflation was in October at 351.0%.
- Highest month
- April: 746.3%
- Lowest month
- October: 351.0%
- Difference
- 395.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 337.9% higher than the 5-year average of 248.2%. This approaches the highest level since records began (586.1% in 1974).
- 5-year average
- 248.2%
- 10-year average
- 248.2%
- All-time high (1974)
- 586.1%
- All-time low (1971)
- 20.2%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1973, inflation has risen by +275.0 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +275.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +550.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 584.1% 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 €686.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1974
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1973 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 529.1% | +348.9 |
| February | 652.0% | +477.8 |
| March | 708.8% | +525.5 |
| April | 746.3% | +550.8 |
| May | 670.2% | +431.7 |
| June | 704.6% | +421.2 |
| July | 678.2% | +355.0 |
| August | 637.2% | +333.6 |
| September | 611.4% | +325.3 |
| October | 351.0% | -177.3 |
| November | 368.1% | -160.8 |
| December | 375.9% | -132.1 |
| Average | 586.1% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.