Inflation Mexico 1985
Average inflation: 57.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 57.7%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 63.7%. The lowest inflation was in June at 53.4%.
- Highest month
- December: 63.7%
- Lowest month
- June: 53.4%
- Difference
- 10.3 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 60.1%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 60.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 60.1%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 60.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 5.0% lower than the 5-year average of 62.7%.
- 5-year average
- 62.7%
- 10-year average
- 42%
- All-time high (1983)
- 104.2%
- All-time low (1972)
- 5%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1984, inflation has fallen by +8.5 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -8.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -14.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 55.7% 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 €157.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1985
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1984 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 60.8% | -12.6 |
| February | 59.0% | -14.2 |
| March | 58.4% | -13.9 |
| April | 56.5% | -12.6 |
| May | 55.1% | -12.3 |
| June | 53.4% | -13.7 |
| July | 53.7% | -10.8 |
| August | 56.0% | -6.8 |
| September | 57.6% | -5.1 |
| October | 58.0% | -5.0 |
| November | 59.8% | +0.6 |
| December | 63.7% | +4.5 |
| Average | 57.7% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.