Inflation Colombia 1984

Average inflation: 16.2%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 16.2%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in December at 18.2%. The lowest inflation was in May at 14.3%.

Highest month
December: 18.2%
Lowest month
May: 14.3%
Difference
3.9 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 6.7% lower than the 5-year average of 22.9%.

5-year average
22.9%
10-year average
23.4%
All-time high (1977)
33.8%
All-time low (1971)
12%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1983, inflation has fallen by +3.5 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-3.5 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
May: -7.6 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 14.2% 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 €116.20 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1984

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1983
January 17.2% -5.7
February 16.9% -4.9
March 17.1% -4.2
April 15.6% -6.9
May 14.3% -7.6
June 15.1% -5.2
July 15.4% -4.7
August 15.9% -2.3
September 16.7% -0.2
October 15.5% -1.7
November 16.2% -0.7
December 18.2% +1.4
Average 16.2%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.

See also