Inflation Chile 2013

Average inflation: 1.8%

Current Inflation

Inflation is low at 1.8%, below the ECB target of 2%.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in December at 3.0%. The lowest inflation was in May at 0.9%.

Highest month
December: 3.0%
Lowest month
May: 0.9%
Difference
2.1 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 8.1%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -11.9%.

Highest increase
Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 8.1%
Lowest increase
Clothing and footwear: -11.9%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.0%.

5-year average
2%
10-year average
3.1%
All-time high (1994)
11.5%
All-time low (2009)
0.4%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2012, inflation has fallen by +1.2 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-1.2 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
February: -3.1 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €101.80 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2013

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
4.4%
+2.6vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
8.1%
+6.3vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
-11.9%
-13.7vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
2.6%
+0.8vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
0.7%
-1.1vs avg.
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Health
3.9%
+2.1vs avg.
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Transport
0.2%
-1.6vs avg.
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Communication
-0.3%
-2.1vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
-1.6%
-3.4vs avg.
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Education
5.2%
+3.4vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
6.9%
+5.1vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
-1.8%
-3.6vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2012
January 1.6% -2.6
February 1.3% -3.1
March 1.5% -2.3
April 1.0% -2.5
May 0.9% -2.2
June 1.9% -0.7
July 2.2% -0.3
August 2.2% -0.4
September 2.0% -0.8
October 1.5% -1.4
November 2.4% +0.3
December 3.0% +1.5
Average 1.8%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.

See also