Inflation Indonesia 1970
Average inflation: 12.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 12.5%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in June at 17.6%. The lowest inflation was in October at 7.9%.
- Highest month
- June: 17.6%
- Lowest month
- October: 7.9%
- Difference
- 9.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.0% lower than the 5-year average of 14.5%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (12.5% in 1970).
- 5-year average
- 14.5%
- 10-year average
- 14.5%
- All-time high (1969)
- 16.5%
- All-time low (1970)
- 12.5%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1969, inflation has fallen by +4.0 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -4.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -20.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 10.5% 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 €112.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1970
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1969 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15.6% | -20.0 |
| February | 13.7% | -11.6 |
| March | 10.2% | -14.3 |
| April | 14.0% | -12.0 |
| May | 14.0% | -5.8 |
| June | 17.6% | +3.2 |
| July | 15.7% | +4.7 |
| August | 12.0% | +0.4 |
| September | 9.6% | -2.0 |
| October | 7.9% | -6.5 |
| November | 10.1% | +15.2 |
| December | 9.2% | 0.0 |
| Average | 12.5% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.