Inflation Ecuador 1975

Average inflation: 14.5%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 14.5%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 23.6%. The lowest inflation was in November at 9.7%.

Highest month
January: 23.6%
Lowest month
November: 9.7%
Difference
13.9 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 1.2% higher than the 5-year average of 13.3%.

5-year average
13.3%
10-year average
13.3%
All-time high (1974)
22.7%
All-time low (1972)
7.5%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1974, inflation has risen by -8.2 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-8.2 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
April: -15.3 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 12.5% 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 €114.50 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1975

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1974
January 23.6% +6.2
February 21.5% +1.0
March 17.1% -6.8
April 12.1% -15.3
May 12.6% -11.9
June 14.6% -7.7
July 14.6% -7.5
August 13.2% -9.9
September 12.2% -11.8
October 11.9% -9.2
November 9.7% -13.9
December 10.9% -11.4
Average 14.5%

Data source

Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.

See also