Inflation Mexico 1986
Average inflation: 84.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 84.5%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 105.7%. The lowest inflation was in January at 65.9%.
- Highest month
- December: 105.7%
- Lowest month
- January: 65.9%
- Difference
- 39.8 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 83.0%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 83.0%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 83.0%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 83.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 10.5% higher than the 5-year average of 74.0%.
- 5-year average
- 74%
- 10-year average
- 48.9%
- All-time high (1983)
- 104.2%
- All-time low (1972)
- 5%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1985, inflation has risen by +26.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +26.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: +43.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 82.5% 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 €184.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1986
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1985 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 65.9% | +5.1 |
| February | 66.4% | +7.4 |
| March | 67.6% | +9.2 |
| April | 71.1% | +14.6 |
| May | 76.4% | +21.3 |
| June | 83.2% | +29.8 |
| July | 85.8% | +32.1 |
| August | 92.3% | +36.3 |
| September | 96.0% | +38.4 |
| October | 99.6% | +41.6 |
| November | 103.7% | +43.9 |
| December | 105.7% | +42.0 |
| Average | 84.5% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.