Inflation Colombia 1976
Average inflation: 19.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 19.7%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 26.8%. The lowest inflation was in May at 15.0%.
- Highest month
- November: 26.8%
- Lowest month
- May: 15.0%
- Difference
- 11.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.7% lower than the 5-year average of 20.4%.
- 5-year average
- 20.4%
- 10-year average
- 19%
- All-time high (1974)
- 23.9%
- All-time low (1971)
- 12%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1975, inflation has fallen by +3.9 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -3.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -11.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 17.7% 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 €119.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1976
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1975 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16.7% | -7.4 |
| February | 16.2% | -11.4 |
| March | 15.8% | -10.9 |
| April | 15.4% | -10.4 |
| May | 15.0% | -10.0 |
| June | 17.5% | -7.5 |
| July | 20.0% | -5.0 |
| August | 22.5% | -2.5 |
| September | 22.0% | -2.2 |
| October | 22.0% | +1.4 |
| November | 26.8% | +9.7 |
| December | 26.8% | +9.7 |
| Average | 19.7% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.