Inflation Mexico 1988
Average inflation: 125.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 125.4%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 179.7%. The lowest inflation was in December at 51.7%.
- Highest month
- February: 179.7%
- Lowest month
- December: 51.7%
- Difference
- 128.0 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 120.2%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 120.2%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 120.2%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 120.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 32.9% higher than the 5-year average of 92.5%. This approaches the highest level since records began (128.9% in 1987).
- 5-year average
- 92.5%
- 10-year average
- 69.7%
- All-time high (1987)
- 128.9%
- All-time low (1972)
- 5%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1987, inflation has risen by -3.5 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -3.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: -107.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 123.4% 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 €225.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1988
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1987 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 176.8% | +72.5 |
| February | 179.7% | +69.9 |
| March | 175.8% | +62.1 |
| April | 161.4% | +40.5 |
| May | 147.8% | +22.8 |
| June | 135.8% | +9.1 |
| July | 121.8% | -11.6 |
| August | 106.9% | -27.0 |
| September | 95.2% | -40.0 |
| October | 81.6% | -59.4 |
| November | 70.5% | -73.2 |
| December | 51.7% | -107.5 |
| Average | 125.4% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.