Inflation Mexico 2013

Average inflation: 3.8%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 3.8%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in April at 4.6%. The lowest inflation was in January at 3.3%.

Highest month
April: 4.6%
Lowest month
January: 3.3%
Difference
1.3 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Transport with an average of 6.1%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -4.1%.

Highest increase
Transport: 6.1%
Lowest increase
Communication: -4.1%

Historical Context

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

5-year average
4.2%
10-year average
4.2%
All-time high (1996)
35.3%
All-time low (2011)
3.4%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2012, the difference is minimal (-0.3 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
-0.3 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
September: -1.4 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.8% 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 €103.80 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2013

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
5.2%
+1.4vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
4.6%
+0.8vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
1.8%
-2.0vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
2.8%
-1.0vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
2.4%
-1.4vs avg.
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Health
4.0%
+0.2vs avg.
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Transport
6.1%
+2.3vs avg.
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Communication
-4.1%
-7.9vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
1.9%
-1.9vs avg.
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Education
4.5%
+0.7vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
4.7%
+0.9vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
3.7%
-0.1vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2012
January 3.3% -0.7
February 3.6% -0.3
March 4.3% +0.6
April 4.6% +1.2
May 4.6% +0.7
June 4.1% -0.2
July 3.5% -0.9
August 3.5% -1.1
September 3.4% -1.4
October 3.4% -1.2
November 3.6% -0.6
December 4.0% +0.4
Average 3.8%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.

See also