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
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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

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
5.5%
+1.5vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
4.1%
+0.1vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
1.0%
-3.0vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
3.9%
-0.1vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
2.6%
-1.4vs avg.
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Health
4.6%
+0.6vs avg.
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Transport
4.1%
+0.1vs avg.
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Communication
-0.4%
-4.4vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
2.6%
-1.4vs avg.
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Education
7.1%
+3.1vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
5.1%
+1.1vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
1.6%
-2.4vs avg.
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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.

See also