Inflation Guatemala 2007
Average inflation: 6.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 6.8%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 9.1%. The lowest inflation was in June at 5.3%.
- Highest month
- November: 9.1%
- Lowest month
- June: 5.3%
- Difference
- 3.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 4.8%. The lowest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 4.8%.
- Highest increase
- Core inflation: 4.8%
- Lowest increase
- Core inflation: 4.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 6.7%. This approaches the highest level since records began (6.8% in 2007).
- 5-year average
- 6.7%
- 10-year average
- 6.7%
- All-time high (2007)
- 6.8%
- All-time low (2006)
- 6.6%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2006, the difference is minimal (+0.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: +4.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 4.8% 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 €106.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2007
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.2% | -1.9 |
| February | 6.6% | -0.7 |
| March | 7.0% | -0.3 |
| April | 6.4% | -1.1 |
| May | 5.5% | -2.1 |
| June | 5.3% | -2.3 |
| July | 5.6% | -1.4 |
| August | 6.2% | -0.8 |
| September | 7.3% | +1.6 |
| October | 7.7% | +3.8 |
| November | 9.1% | +4.7 |
| December | 8.7% | +2.9 |
| Average | 6.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.