Inflation Mexico 1984
Average inflation: 66.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 66.2%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 73.4%. The lowest inflation was in November at 59.2%.
- Highest month
- January: 73.4%
- Lowest month
- November: 59.2%
- Difference
- 14.2 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 76.2%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 76.2%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 76.2%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 76.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 9.8% higher than the 5-year average of 56.4%.
- 5-year average
- 56.4%
- 10-year average
- 37.8%
- All-time high (1983)
- 104.2%
- All-time low (1972)
- 5%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1983, inflation has risen by -38.0 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -38.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: -48.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 64.2% 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 €166.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1984
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1983 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 73.4% | -36.6 |
| February | 73.2% | -39.7 |
| March | 72.3% | -43.1 |
| April | 69.1% | -48.2 |
| May | 67.4% | -47.2 |
| June | 67.1% | -45.4 |
| July | 64.5% | -47.6 |
| August | 62.8% | -35.3 |
| September | 62.7% | -31.1 |
| October | 63.0% | -27.4 |
| November | 59.2% | -32.7 |
| December | 59.2% | -21.6 |
| Average | 66.2% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.