Inflation Colombia 1990

Average inflation: 29.1%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 29.1%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in December at 32.4%. The lowest inflation was in January at 26.7%.

Highest month
December: 32.4%
Lowest month
January: 26.7%
Difference
5.7 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 4.0% higher than the 5-year average of 25.1%.

5-year average
25.1%
10-year average
23.7%
All-time high (1977)
33.8%
All-time low (1971)
12%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1989, the difference is minimal (+3.2 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
+3.2 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
December: +6.4 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 27.1% 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 €129.10 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1990

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1989
January 26.7% -1.1
February 27.1% 0.0
March 27.7% +1.2
April 28.0% +3.1
May 28.3% +3.3
June 29.0% +5.5
July 28.6% +4.7
August 29.0% +3.3
September 30.3% +3.9
October 30.7% +4.0
November 31.0% +3.9
December 32.4% +6.4
Average 29.1%

Data source

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

See also