Inflation Indonesia 1971

Average inflation: 4.2%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 4.2%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in April at 8.0%. The lowest inflation was in August at 1.4%.

Highest month
April: 8.0%
Lowest month
August: 1.4%
Difference
6.6 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 6.9% lower than the 5-year average of 11.1%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (4.2% in 1971).

5-year average
11.1%
10-year average
11.1%
All-time high (1969)
16.5%
All-time low (1971)
4.2%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1970, inflation has fallen by +8.3 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-8.3 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
June: -15.5 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 2.2% 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 €104.20 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1971

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1970
January 4.3% -11.3
February 7.1% -6.6
March 7.9% -2.3
April 8.0% -6.0
May 5.1% -8.9
June 2.1% -15.5
July 2.1% -13.6
August 1.4% -10.6
September 2.9% -6.7
October 4.4% -3.5
November 3.5% -6.6
December 2.1% -7.1
Average 4.2%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.

See also