Inflation Mexico 1995
Average inflation: 34.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 34.8%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 52.0%. The lowest inflation was in January at 10.2%.
- Highest month
- December: 52.0%
- Lowest month
- January: 10.2%
- Difference
- 41.8 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 39.4%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 39.4%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 39.4%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 39.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 16.8% higher than the 5-year average of 18.0%.
- 5-year average
- 18%
- 10-year average
- 47.6%
- All-time high (1987)
- 128.9%
- All-time low (1994)
- 7%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1994, inflation has risen by +27.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +27.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: +44.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 32.8% 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 €134.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1995
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1994 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.2% | +2.7 |
| February | 14.3% | +7.1 |
| March | 20.4% | +13.3 |
| April | 29.4% | +22.4 |
| May | 34.2% | +27.3 |
| June | 37.7% | +30.8 |
| July | 39.9% | +33.1 |
| August | 41.6% | +34.9 |
| September | 43.5% | +36.8 |
| October | 45.7% | +38.9 |
| November | 48.5% | +41.6 |
| December | 52.0% | +44.9 |
| Average | 34.8% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.