Inflation Mexico 1976
Average inflation: 15.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 15.7%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 27.2%. The lowest inflation was in June at 11.6%.
- Highest month
- December: 27.2%
- Lowest month
- June: 11.6%
- Difference
- 15.6 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 12.1%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 12.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 12.1%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 12.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.4% higher than the 5-year average of 14.3%.
- 5-year average
- 14.3%
- 10-year average
- 12%
- All-time high (1974)
- 23.8%
- All-time low (1972)
- 5%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1975, inflation has fallen by +0.7 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: +15.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 13.7% 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 €115.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1976
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1975 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.0% | -5.9 |
| February | 13.5% | -2.4 |
| March | 13.9% | -1.9 |
| April | 13.7% | -1.5 |
| May | 13.0% | -2.8 |
| June | 11.6% | -5.0 |
| July | 11.6% | -4.3 |
| August | 11.7% | -4.0 |
| September | 14.7% | -0.5 |
| October | 20.5% | +6.9 |
| November | 25.1% | +13.8 |
| December | 27.2% | +15.9 |
| Average | 15.7% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.