Inflation Indonesia 2017

Average inflation: 3.8%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 3.8%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in June at 4.4%. The lowest inflation was in November at 3.3%.

Highest month
June: 4.4%
Lowest month
November: 3.3%
Difference
1.1 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 1.5% lower than the 5-year average of 5.3%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (3.5% in 2016).

5-year average
5.3%
10-year average
5.6%
All-time high (1998)
58%
All-time low (2016)
3.5%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2016, inflation has fallen by +0.3 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+0.3 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
May: +1.0 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.8% 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 €103.80 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2017

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2016
January 3.5% -0.6
February 3.8% -0.6
March 3.6% -0.8
April 4.2% +0.6
May 4.3% +1.0
June 4.4% +0.9
July 3.9% +0.7
August 3.8% +1.0
September 3.7% +0.6
October 3.6% +0.3
November 3.3% -0.3
December 3.6% +0.6
Average 3.8%

Data source

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

See also