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
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.