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.