Inflation Chile 2001

Average inflation: 3.6%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 3.6%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 4.7%. The lowest inflation was in December at 2.6%.

Highest month
January: 4.7%
Lowest month
December: 2.6%
Difference
2.1 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 0.5%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 0.5%.

Highest increase
Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 0.5%
Lowest increase
Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 0.5%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 0.8% lower than the 5-year average of 4.4%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (3.3% in 1999).

5-year average
4.4%
10-year average
7.7%
All-time high (1985)
30.8%
All-time low (1999)
3.3%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2000, the difference is minimal (-0.2 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
-0.2 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
January: +1.9 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.6% 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 €103.60 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2001

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
0.5%
-3.1vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2000
January 4.7% +1.9
February 3.8% +0.5
March 3.5% +0.1
April 3.5% 0.0
May 3.7% +0.1
June 3.6% -0.1
July 3.2% -0.6
August 3.8% -0.1
September 3.9% -0.3
October 3.4% -1.1
November 3.1% -1.6
December 2.6% -1.9
Average 3.6%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.

See also