Inflation Honduras 2017
Average inflation: 3.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.9%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 4.7%. The lowest inflation was in January at 3.4%.
- Highest month
- December: 4.7%
- Lowest month
- January: 3.4%
- Difference
- 1.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 5.5%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 1.6%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 5.5%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 1.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.2%.
- 5-year average
- 4.2%
- 10-year average
- 5.5%
- All-time high (2008)
- 11.4%
- All-time low (2016)
- 2.7%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2016, the difference is minimal (+1.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +1.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.9% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €103.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2017
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4% | +0.3 |
| February | 3.8% | +0.9 |
| March | 3.9% | +1.4 |
| April | 4.1% | +1.7 |
| May | 4.1% | +1.7 |
| June | 3.7% | +1.3 |
| July | 3.6% | +1.2 |
| August | 3.8% | +1.3 |
| September | 3.7% | +0.8 |
| October | 4.0% | +1.2 |
| November | 4.3% | +1.3 |
| December | 4.7% | +1.4 |
| Average | 3.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.