Inflation Colombia 1992

Average inflation: 27.1%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 27.1%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in July at 28.4%. The lowest inflation was in December at 25.2%.

Highest month
July: 28.4%
Lowest month
December: 25.2%
Difference
3.2 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 1.0% lower than the 5-year average of 28.1%.

5-year average
28.1%
10-year average
27.3%
All-time high (1991)
30.5%
All-time low (1987)
23.3%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1991, inflation has fallen by +3.4 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-3.4 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
January: -4.5 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 25.1% 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 €127.10 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1992

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1991
January 27.5% -4.5
February 27.3% -4.4
March 27.1% -4.0
April 27.1% -4.1
May 27.3% -4.2
June 28.1% -3.0
July 28.4% -3.3
August 27.7% -3.5
September 26.9% -3.2
October 26.4% -2.8
November 25.7% -2.6
December 25.2% -1.6
Average 27.1%

Data source

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

See also