Inflation Mexico 1982
Average inflation: 57.5%
Inflation in 1982
Inflation is very high at 57.5%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 98.8%. The lowest inflation was in January at 30.9%.
- Highest month
- December: 98.8%
- Lowest month
- January: 30.9%
- Difference
- 67.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Inflation is 28.0 percentage points higher than the 5-year average of 29.5%. This approaches the highest level since records began (57.5% in 1982).
- 5-year average
- 29.5%
- 10-year average
- 24.3%
- All-time high (1982)
- 57.5%
- All-time low (1972)
- 5%
Trend
Over the period 1980-1982, inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1981, inflation has risen by 29.6 percentage points.
- Change vs. previous year
- +29.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: +70.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 55.5 percentage points 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 MX$100 this year will cost approximately MX$157.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1982
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1981 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9% | +3.1 |
| February | 32.7% | +4.7 |
| March | 34.7% | +6.6 |
| April | 38.9% | +10.2 |
| May | 44.5% | +15.9 |
| June | 49.4% | +21.6 |
| July | 54.4% | +27.8 |
| August | 68.2% | +41.7 |
| September | 73.9% | +46.4 |
| October | 79.0% | +50.6 |
| November | 84.5% | +55.9 |
| December | 98.8% | +70.1 |
| Average | 57.5% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.