Inflation Mexico 1987
Average inflation: 128.9%
Inflation in 1987
Inflation is very high at 128.9%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 159.2%. The lowest inflation was in January at 104.3%.
- Highest month
- December: 159.2%
- Lowest month
- January: 104.3%
- Difference
- 54.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Inflation is 40.6 percentage points higher than the 5-year average of 88.3%. This approaches the highest level since records began (128.9% in 1987).
- 5-year average
- 88.3%
- 10-year average
- 58.9%
- All-time high (1987)
- 128.9%
- All-time low (1972)
- 5%
Trend
Over the period 1985-1987, inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1986, inflation has risen by 44.4 percentage points.
- Change vs. previous year
- +44.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: +53.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 126.9 percentage points 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 MX$100 this year will cost approximately MX$228.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1987
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1986 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 104.3% | +38.4 |
| February | 109.8% | +43.4 |
| March | 113.7% | +46.1 |
| April | 120.9% | +49.8 |
| May | 125.0% | +48.6 |
| June | 126.7% | +43.5 |
| July | 133.4% | +47.6 |
| August | 133.9% | +41.6 |
| September | 135.2% | +39.2 |
| October | 141.0% | +41.4 |
| November | 143.7% | +40.0 |
| December | 159.2% | +53.5 |
| Average | 128.9% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.