Inflation Indonesia 1996
Average inflation: 8.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 8.0%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 11.1%. The lowest inflation was in December at 6.0%.
- Highest month
- January: 11.1%
- Lowest month
- December: 6.0%
- Difference
- 5.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.6% lower than the 5-year average of 8.6%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (7.6% in 1992).
- 5-year average
- 8.6%
- 10-year average
- 8.8%
- All-time high (1993)
- 9.7%
- All-time low (1992)
- 7.6%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1995, the difference is minimal (-1.4 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- June: -3.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 6.0% 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 €108.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1996
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1995 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.1% | +1.6 |
| February | 11.1% | +2.1 |
| March | 9.7% | +0.8 |
| April | 8.2% | -2.2 |
| May | 8.4% | -2.1 |
| June | 7.4% | -3.1 |
| July | 7.4% | -2.4 |
| August | 7.0% | -2.2 |
| September | 6.8% | -2.1 |
| October | 6.5% | -2.2 |
| November | 6.5% | -2.2 |
| December | 6.0% | -3.0 |
| Average | 8.0% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.