Inflation Mexico 2010
Average inflation: 4.2%
Inflation in 2010
Inflation is high at 4.2%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 5.0%. The lowest inflation was in July at 3.6%.
- Highest month
- March: 5.0%
- Lowest month
- July: 3.6%
- Difference
- 1.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 8.2%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -0.0%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 8.2%
- Lowest increase
- Communication: -0.0%
Historical Context
Inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.4%.
- 5-year average
- 4.4%
- 10-year average
- 4.7%
- All-time high (1996)
- 35.3%
- All-time low (2006)
- 3.6%
Trend
Over the period 2008-2010, inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2009, inflation has fallen by 1.1 percentage points.
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: -2.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.2 percentage points 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 MX$100 this year will cost approximately MX$104.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2010
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5% | -1.8 |
| February | 4.8% | -1.4 |
| March | 5.0% | -1.0 |
| April | 4.3% | -1.9 |
| May | 3.9% | -2.1 |
| June | 3.7% | -2.0 |
| July | 3.6% | -1.8 |
| August | 3.7% | -1.4 |
| September | 3.7% | -1.2 |
| October | 4.0% | -0.5 |
| November | 4.3% | +0.4 |
| December | 4.4% | +0.8 |
| Average | 4.2% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.