Inflation Mexico 1969

Average inflation: 13.8%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 13.8%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in December at 16.8%. The lowest inflation was in January at 11.9%.

Highest month
December: 16.8%
Lowest month
January: 11.9%
Difference
4.9 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of -8.7%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of -8.7%.

Highest increase
Food and non-alcoholic beverages: -8.7%
Lowest increase
Food and non-alcoholic beverages: -8.7%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 13.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (13.8% in 1969).

5-year average
13.8%
10-year average
13.8%
All-time high (1969)
13.8%
All-time low (1969)
13.8%

Trend

ECB Target

Inflation is 11.8% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.

Purchasing Power

At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €113.80 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1969

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
-8.7%
-22.5vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation
January 11.9%
February 12.3%
March 12.4%
April 12.7%
May 12.7%
June 13.1%
July 13.6%
August 13.7%
September 14.7%
October 15.9%
November 16.0%
December 16.8%
Average 13.8%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.

See also