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.