Inflation Colombia 1977
Average inflation: 33.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 33.8%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in June at 40.4%. The lowest inflation was in January at 26.2%.
- Highest month
- June: 40.4%
- Lowest month
- January: 26.2%
- Difference
- 14.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 9.1% higher than the 5-year average of 24.7%. This approaches the highest level since records began (33.8% in 1977).
- 5-year average
- 24.7%
- 10-year average
- 21.1%
- All-time high (1977)
- 33.8%
- All-time low (1971)
- 12%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1976, inflation has risen by +14.1 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +14.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: +24.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 31.8% 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 €133.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1977
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1976 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26.2% | +9.5 |
| February | 27.9% | +11.7 |
| March | 31.8% | +16.0 |
| April | 37.8% | +22.4 |
| May | 39.1% | +24.1 |
| June | 40.4% | +22.9 |
| July | 39.6% | +19.6 |
| August | 36.7% | +14.2 |
| September | 34.0% | +12.0 |
| October | 34.0% | +12.0 |
| November | 28.8% | +2.0 |
| December | 28.8% | +2.0 |
| Average | 33.8% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.