Inflation Colombia 1975
Average inflation: 23.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 23.6%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 27.6%. The lowest inflation was in November at 17.1%.
- Highest month
- February: 27.6%
- Lowest month
- November: 17.1%
- Difference
- 10.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 4.7% higher than the 5-year average of 18.9%. This approaches the highest level since records began (23.9% in 1974).
- 5-year average
- 18.9%
- 10-year average
- 18.9%
- All-time high (1974)
- 23.9%
- All-time low (1971)
- 12%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1974, inflation has risen by -0.3 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: -7.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 21.6% 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 €123.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1975
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1974 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1% | -2.0 |
| February | 27.6% | +1.5 |
| March | 26.7% | +1.7 |
| April | 25.8% | +1.8 |
| May | 25.0% | +1.9 |
| June | 25.0% | +1.9 |
| July | 25.0% | +6.5 |
| August | 25.0% | +1.9 |
| September | 24.2% | +2.0 |
| October | 20.6% | -5.3 |
| November | 17.1% | -7.9 |
| December | 17.1% | -7.9 |
| Average | 23.6% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.