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.