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.