Inflation Mexico 1977
Average inflation: 29.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 29.3%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in August at 34.3%. The lowest inflation was in December at 20.7%.
- Highest month
- August: 34.3%
- Lowest month
- December: 20.7%
- Difference
- 13.6 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 29.1%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 29.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 29.1%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 29.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 10.1% higher than the 5-year average of 19.2%. This approaches the highest level since records began (29.3% in 1977).
- 5-year average
- 19.2%
- 10-year average
- 13.9%
- All-time high (1977)
- 29.3%
- All-time low (1972)
- 5%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1976, inflation has risen by +13.6 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +13.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- August: +22.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 27.3% 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 €129.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1977
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1976 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28.8% | +16.8 |
| February | 29.2% | +15.7 |
| March | 30.2% | +16.3 |
| April | 31.2% | +17.5 |
| May | 31.5% | +18.5 |
| June | 32.5% | +20.9 |
| July | 32.9% | +21.3 |
| August | 34.3% | +22.6 |
| September | 32.2% | +17.5 |
| October | 26.1% | +5.6 |
| November | 22.0% | -3.1 |
| December | 20.7% | -6.5 |
| Average | 29.3% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.