Inflation Colombia 2014

Average inflation: 2.9%

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.9%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in November at 3.7%. The lowest inflation was in January at 2.1%.

Highest month
November: 3.7%
Lowest month
January: 2.1%
Difference
1.6 percentage points
Months with data
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Education with an average of 4.5%. The lowest price increase was in Recreation and culture with an average of 1.1%.

Highest increase
Education: 4.5%
Lowest increase
Recreation and culture: 1.1%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.8%.

5-year average
2.8%
10-year average
4%
All-time high (1995)
20.9%
All-time low (2013)
2%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2013, the difference is minimal (+0.9 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
+0.9 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
November: +1.9 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.9% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €102.90 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2014

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
3.0%
+0.1vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
2.4%
-0.5vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
1.5%
-1.4vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
3.5%
+0.6vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
1.9%
-1.0vs avg.
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Health
3.7%
+0.8vs avg.
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Transport
2.6%
-0.3vs avg.
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Communication
2.3%
-0.6vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
1.1%
-1.8vs avg.
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Education
4.5%
+1.6vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
3.6%
+0.7vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
1.4%
-1.5vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2013
January 2.1% +0.1
February 2.3% +0.5
March 2.5% +0.6
April 2.7% +0.7
May 2.9% +0.9
June 2.8% +0.6
July 2.9% +0.7
August 3.0% +0.7
September 2.9% +0.6
October 3.3% +1.5
November 3.7% +1.9
December 3.7% +1.8
Average 2.9%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.

See also