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

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
60.1%
+2.4vs avg.
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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.

See also