Inflation Indonesia 2012

Average inflation: 4.3%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 4.3%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in July at 4.6%. The lowest inflation was in February at 3.6%.

Highest month
July: 4.6%
Lowest month
February: 3.6%
Difference
1.0 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 1.6% lower than the 5-year average of 5.9%.

5-year average
5.9%
10-year average
7.3%
All-time high (1998)
58%
All-time low (2000)
3.7%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2011, the difference is minimal (-1.1 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
-1.1 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
January: -3.3 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 2.3% 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 €104.30 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2012

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2011
January 3.7% -3.3
February 3.6% -3.2
March 4.0% -2.7
April 4.5% -1.7
May 4.5% -1.5
June 4.5% -1.0
July 4.6% 0.0
August 4.6% -0.2
September 4.3% -0.3
October 4.6% +0.2
November 4.3% +0.1
December 4.3% +0.5
Average 4.3%

Data source

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

See also