Inflation Mexico 1983

Average inflation: 104.2%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 104.2%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in April at 117.3%. The lowest inflation was in December at 80.8%.

Highest month
April: 117.3%
Lowest month
December: 80.8%
Difference
36.5 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 91.4%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 91.4%.

Highest increase
Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 91.4%
Lowest increase
Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 91.4%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 57.4% higher than the 5-year average of 46.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (104.2% in 1983).

5-year average
46.8%
10-year average
33.5%
All-time high (1983)
104.2%
All-time low (1972)
5%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1982, inflation has risen by +46.7 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+46.7 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
March: +80.7 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 102.2% 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 €204.20 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1983

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
91.4%
-12.8vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1982
January 110.0% +79.1
February 112.9% +80.2
March 115.4% +80.7
April 117.3% +78.4
May 114.6% +70.1
June 112.5% +63.1
July 112.1% +57.7
August 98.1% +29.9
September 93.8% +19.9
October 90.4% +11.4
November 91.9% +7.4
December 80.8% -18.0
Average 104.2%

Data source

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

See also