Current inflation Colombia 5.3%
February 2026
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 5.3%, far above the ECB target.
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.5% lower than the 5-year average of 7.8%.
- 5-year average
- 7.8%
- 10-year average
- 5.6%
- All-time high (1977)
- 33.8%
- All-time low (2013)
- 2%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2025, inflation has fallen by +0.1 percentage point.
ECB Target
Inflation is 3.3% 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 €105.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Last 12 months
5-year trend
Statistics
- This year (avg.)
- 5.3%
- Last year
- 5.2%
- 5-year average
- 5.3%
- All-time high (1977)
- 33.8%