Inflation Colombia 1972
Average inflation: 12.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 12.5%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 16.7%. The lowest inflation was in November at 10.0%.
- Highest month
- April: 16.7%
- Lowest month
- November: 10.0%
- Difference
- 6.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 12.3%. This approaches the highest level since records began (12.5% in 1972).
- 5-year average
- 12.3%
- 10-year average
- 12.3%
- All-time high (1972)
- 12.5%
- All-time low (1971)
- 12%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1971, the difference is minimal (+0.5 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +10.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 10.5% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €112.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1972
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1971 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.1% | -1.4 |
| February | 11.1% | -1.4 |
| March | 11.1% | -1.4 |
| April | 16.7% | +10.8 |
| May | 16.7% | +10.8 |
| June | 10.5% | -1.3 |
| July | 10.5% | -1.3 |
| August | 10.5% | -1.3 |
| September | 15.8% | +4.0 |
| October | 15.8% | +4.0 |
| November | 10.0% | -7.6 |
| December | 10.0% | -7.6 |
| Average | 12.5% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.