Inflation Mexico 2005
Average inflation: 4.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.0%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 4.6%. The lowest inflation was in November at 2.9%.
- Highest month
- April: 4.6%
- Lowest month
- November: 2.9%
- Difference
- 1.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Education with an average of 7.1%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -0.4%.
- Highest increase
- Education: 7.1%
- Lowest increase
- Communication: -0.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.9% lower than the 5-year average of 4.9%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (4.0% in 2005).
- 5-year average
- 4.9%
- 10-year average
- 12.3%
- All-time high (1987)
- 128.9%
- All-time low (2005)
- 4%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2004, the difference is minimal (-0.7 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: -2.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.0% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €104.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2005
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5% | +0.3 |
| February | 4.3% | -0.2 |
| March | 4.4% | +0.2 |
| April | 4.6% | +0.4 |
| May | 4.6% | +0.3 |
| June | 4.3% | -0.1 |
| July | 4.5% | 0.0 |
| August | 3.9% | -0.9 |
| September | 3.5% | -1.6 |
| October | 3.1% | -2.3 |
| November | 2.9% | -2.5 |
| December | 3.3% | -1.9 |
| Average | 4.0% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.