Inflation Mexico 2007

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 March at 4.2%. The lowest inflation was in October at 3.7%.

Highest month
March: 4.2%
Lowest month
October: 3.7%
Difference
0.5 percentage points
Months with data
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 6.6%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -0.1%.

Highest increase
Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 6.6%
Lowest increase
Communication: -0.1%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.2%.

5-year average
4.2%
10-year average
7.4%
All-time high (1988)
125.4%
All-time low (2006)
3.6%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2006, the difference is minimal (+0.4 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
+0.4 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
July: +1.0 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 2007

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
6.6%
+2.6vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
4.9%
+0.9vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
1.3%
-2.8vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
3.0%
-1.0vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
3.3%
-0.7vs avg.
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Health
4.5%
+0.5vs avg.
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Transport
3.3%
-0.7vs avg.
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Communication
-0.1%
-4.1vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
2.5%
-1.5vs avg.
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Education
5.7%
+1.7vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
4.5%
+0.5vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
3.1%
-0.9vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2006
January 4.0% +0.1
February 4.1% +0.4
March 4.2% +0.8
April 4.0% +0.8
May 3.9% +0.9
June 4.0% +0.8
July 4.1% +1.0
August 4.0% +0.5
September 3.8% -0.3
October 3.7% -0.6
November 3.9% -0.2
December 3.8% -0.3
Average 4.0%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.

See also