Inflation Chile 2005
Average inflation: 3.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.1%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 4.1%. The lowest inflation was in February at 2.2%.
- Highest month
- October: 4.1%
- Lowest month
- February: 2.2%
- Difference
- 1.9 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 2.9%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 2.9%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.9%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.6%.
- 5-year average
- 2.6%
- 10-year average
- 3.9%
- All-time high (1990)
- 25.9%
- All-time low (2004)
- 1.1%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2004, the difference is minimal (+2.0 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +2.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +3.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.1% 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 €103.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2005
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.3% | +1.5 |
| February | 2.2% | +2.2 |
| March | 2.4% | +3.1 |
| April | 2.9% | +3.2 |
| May | 2.7% | +2.1 |
| June | 2.7% | +1.6 |
| July | 3.1% | +1.7 |
| August | 3.0% | +1.4 |
| September | 3.9% | +2.4 |
| October | 4.1% | +2.2 |
| November | 3.6% | +1.1 |
| December | 3.7% | +1.3 |
| Average | 3.1% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.