Inflation Indonesia 2018

Average inflation: 3.2%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 3.2%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in March at 3.4%. The lowest inflation was in September at 2.9%.

Highest month
March: 3.4%
Lowest month
September: 2.9%
Difference
0.5 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 1.5% lower than the 5-year average of 4.7%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (3.2% in 2018).

5-year average
4.7%
10-year average
4.9%
All-time high (1999)
24%
All-time low (2018)
3.2%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2017, the difference is minimal (-0.6 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
-0.6 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
June: -1.3 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.2% 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 €103.20 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2018

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2017
January 3.3% -0.2
February 3.2% -0.6
March 3.4% -0.2
April 3.4% -0.8
May 3.2% -1.1
June 3.1% -1.3
July 3.2% -0.7
August 3.2% -0.6
September 2.9% -0.8
October 3.2% -0.4
November 3.2% -0.1
December 3.1% -0.5
Average 3.2%

Data source

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

See also