Inflation Ecuador 1983
Average inflation: 47.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 47.8%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 63.4%. The lowest inflation was in January at 28.3%.
- Highest month
- September: 63.4%
- Lowest month
- January: 28.3%
- Difference
- 35.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 27.8% higher than the 5-year average of 20.0%. This approaches the highest level since records began (47.8% in 1983).
- 5-year average
- 20%
- 10-year average
- 17.4%
- All-time high (1983)
- 47.8%
- All-time low (1972)
- 7.5%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1982, inflation has risen by +31.6 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +31.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- September: +46.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 45.8% 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 €147.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1983
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1982 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28.3% | +11.6 |
| February | 30.3% | +16.0 |
| March | 32.6% | +20.1 |
| April | 37.1% | +24.6 |
| May | 45.2% | +33.8 |
| June | 51.4% | +38.9 |
| July | 56.5% | +42.1 |
| August | 59.7% | +43.7 |
| September | 63.4% | +46.6 |
| October | 61.1% | +40.5 |
| November | 55.8% | +33.5 |
| December | 52.5% | +28.1 |
| Average | 47.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.