Inflation Ecuador 1971
Average inflation: 9.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 9.7%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 14.0%. The lowest inflation was in September at 4.6%.
- Highest month
- April: 14.0%
- Lowest month
- September: 4.6%
- Difference
- 9.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 9.7%. This approaches the highest level since records began (9.7% in 1971).
- 5-year average
- 9.7%
- 10-year average
- 9.7%
- All-time high (1971)
- 9.7%
- All-time low (1971)
- 9.7%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 7.7% 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 €109.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1971
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 12.2% |
| February | 11.9% |
| March | 12.3% |
| April | 14.0% |
| May | 12.5% |
| June | 11.0% |
| July | 12.4% |
| August | 8.5% |
| September | 4.6% |
| October | 5.4% |
| November | 4.8% |
| December | 6.3% |
| Average | 9.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.