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.

See also