Inflation Honduras 2021
Average inflation: 4.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.5%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 5.3%. The lowest inflation was in February at 3.9%.
- Highest month
- December: 5.3%
- Lowest month
- February: 3.9%
- Difference
- 1.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 4.6%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 2.9%.
- Highest increase
- Core inflation: 4.6%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 2.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.1%.
- 5-year average
- 4.1%
- 10-year average
- 4.3%
- All-time high (2008)
- 11.4%
- All-time low (2016)
- 2.7%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2020, the difference is minimal (+1.0 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: +2.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.5% 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 €104.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2021
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.2% | -0.1 |
| February | 3.9% | -0.1 |
| March | 3.9% | 0.0 |
| April | 4.0% | +0.7 |
| May | 4.8% | +2.5 |
| June | 4.7% | +2.0 |
| July | 4.3% | +1.2 |
| August | 4.5% | +1.3 |
| September | 4.6% | +1.2 |
| October | 4.7% | +1.0 |
| November | 4.9% | +1.1 |
| December | 5.3% | +1.3 |
| Average | 4.5% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.