Inflation Chile 2011
Average inflation: 3.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.3%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 4.4%. The lowest inflation was in January at 2.7%.
- Highest month
- December: 4.4%
- Lowest month
- January: 2.7%
- Difference
- 1.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 12.9%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -11.0%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 12.9%
- Lowest increase
- Clothing and footwear: -11.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.6%.
- 5-year average
- 3.6%
- 10-year average
- 3.1%
- All-time high (1992)
- 15.5%
- All-time low (2009)
- 0.4%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2010, inflation has risen by +1.9 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +4.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.3% 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 €103.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.7% | +4.0 |
| February | 2.7% | +2.4 |
| March | 3.4% | +3.1 |
| April | 3.2% | +2.3 |
| May | 3.3% | +1.8 |
| June | 3.4% | +2.2 |
| July | 2.9% | +0.6 |
| August | 3.2% | +0.6 |
| September | 3.3% | +1.4 |
| October | 3.7% | +1.7 |
| November | 3.9% | +1.4 |
| December | 4.4% | +1.4 |
| Average | 3.3% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.