Inflation Mexico 2015

Average inflation: 2.7%

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.7%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 3.1%. The lowest inflation was in December at 2.1%.

Highest month
January: 3.1%
Lowest month
December: 2.1%
Difference
1.0 percentage points
Months with data
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Restaurants and hotels with an average of 4.6%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -11.3%.

Highest increase
Restaurants and hotels: 4.6%
Lowest increase
Communication: -11.3%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 0.9% lower than the 5-year average of 3.6%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.7% in 2015).

5-year average
3.6%
10-year average
4%
All-time high (1996)
35.3%
All-time low (2015)
2.7%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2014, inflation has fallen by +1.3 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-1.3 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
November: -2.0 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.7% 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 €102.70 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2015

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
4.0%
+1.3vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
3.4%
+0.7vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
2.5%
-0.2vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
1.9%
-0.8vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
2.7%
+0.0vs avg.
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Health
3.7%
+1.0vs avg.
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Transport
2.9%
+0.2vs avg.
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Communication
-11.3%
-14.0vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
2.5%
-0.2vs avg.
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Education
4.4%
+1.7vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
4.6%
+1.9vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
2.8%
+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. 2014
January 3.1% -1.4
February 3.0% -1.2
March 3.1% -0.7
April 3.1% -0.4
May 2.9% -0.6
June 2.9% -0.9
July 2.7% -1.4
August 2.6% -1.5
September 2.5% -1.7
October 2.5% -1.8
November 2.2% -2.0
December 2.1% -2.0
Average 2.7%

Data source

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

See also