Inflation Ecuador 1972
Average inflation: 7.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 7.5%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in June at 9.2%. The lowest inflation was in April at 5.7%.
- Highest month
- June: 9.2%
- Lowest month
- April: 5.7%
- Difference
- 3.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.1% lower than the 5-year average of 8.6%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (7.5% in 1972).
- 5-year average
- 8.6%
- 10-year average
- 8.6%
- All-time high (1971)
- 9.7%
- All-time low (1972)
- 7.5%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1971, inflation has fallen by +2.2 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -2.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: -8.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 5.5% 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 €107.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1972
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1971 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.8% | -5.4 |
| February | 8.9% | -3.0 |
| March | 8.2% | -4.1 |
| April | 5.7% | -8.3 |
| May | 5.9% | -6.6 |
| June | 9.2% | -1.8 |
| July | 8.8% | -3.6 |
| August | 7.8% | -0.7 |
| September | 8.6% | +4.0 |
| October | 7.3% | +1.9 |
| November | 7.5% | +2.7 |
| December | 5.7% | -0.6 |
| Average | 7.5% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.