Inflation Mexico 2014

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 January at 4.5%. The lowest inflation was in April at 3.5%.

Highest month
January: 4.5%
Lowest month
April: 3.5%
Difference
1.0 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Transport with an average of 6.7%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -1.9%.

Highest increase
Transport: 6.7%
Lowest increase
Communication: -1.9%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.9%.

5-year average
3.9%
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 2013, the difference is minimal (+0.2 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
+0.2 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
January: +1.2 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 2014

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
4.7%
+0.7vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
6.5%
+2.5vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
2.1%
-1.9vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
2.9%
-1.1vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
2.8%
-1.2vs avg.
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Health
4.1%
+0.1vs avg.
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Transport
6.7%
+2.7vs avg.
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Communication
-1.9%
-5.9vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
2.7%
-1.3vs avg.
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Education
4.3%
+0.3vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
5.7%
+1.7vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
2.3%
-1.8vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2013
January 4.5% +1.2
February 4.2% +0.6
March 3.8% -0.5
April 3.5% -1.1
May 3.5% -1.1
June 3.8% -0.3
July 4.1% +0.6
August 4.1% +0.6
September 4.2% +0.8
October 4.3% +0.9
November 4.2% +0.6
December 4.1% +0.1
Average 4.0%

Data source

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

See also