Inflation Indonesia 1973

Average inflation: 31.2%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 31.2%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in September at 44.0%. The lowest inflation was in February at 19.7%.

Highest month
September: 44.0%
Lowest month
February: 19.7%
Difference
24.3 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 17.0% higher than the 5-year average of 14.2%. This approaches the highest level since records began (31.2% in 1973).

5-year average
14.2%
10-year average
14.2%
All-time high (1973)
31.2%
All-time low (1971)
4.2%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1972, inflation has risen by +24.7 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+24.7 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
July: +39.4 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 29.2% 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 €131.20 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1973

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1972
January 21.5% +20.1
February 19.7% +19.0
March 21.1% +20.4
April 24.3% +22.3
May 25.2% +21.1
June 34.5% +31.0
July 42.2% +39.4
August 41.2% +37.0
September 44.0% +37.6
October 42.3% +33.2
November 30.6% +12.9
December 27.2% +1.2
Average 31.2%

Data source

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

See also