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.

See also