Inflation Chile 2014
Average inflation: 4.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.7%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 6.1%. The lowest inflation was in January at 3.0%.
- Highest month
- October: 6.1%
- Lowest month
- January: 3.0%
- Difference
- 3.1 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 9.9%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -5.9%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 9.9%
- Lowest increase
- Clothing and footwear: -5.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.9% higher than the 5-year average of 2.8%.
- 5-year average
- 2.8%
- 10-year average
- 3.4%
- All-time high (2008)
- 8.7%
- All-time low (2009)
- 0.4%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2013, inflation has risen by +2.9 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +2.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: +4.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.7% 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 €104.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2014
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0% | +1.4 |
| February | 3.4% | +2.1 |
| March | 3.9% | +2.4 |
| April | 5.0% | +4.0 |
| May | 5.4% | +4.5 |
| June | 4.8% | +2.9 |
| July | 4.7% | +2.5 |
| August | 4.8% | +2.6 |
| September | 5.1% | +3.1 |
| October | 6.1% | +4.6 |
| November | 5.7% | +3.3 |
| December | 4.7% | +1.7 |
| Average | 4.7% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.