Inflation Mexico 2019
Average inflation: 3.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.6%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 4.4%. The lowest inflation was in December at 2.8%.
- Highest month
- January: 4.4%
- Lowest month
- December: 2.8%
- Difference
- 1.6 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 5.4%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -0.9%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 5.4%
- Lowest increase
- Communication: -0.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.0%.
- 5-year average
- 4%
- 10-year average
- 4%
- All-time high (2017)
- 6%
- All-time low (2015)
- 2.7%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2018, inflation has fallen by +1.3 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- September: -2.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.6% 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 €103.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2019
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.4% | -1.1 |
| February | 3.9% | -1.4 |
| March | 4.0% | -1.0 |
| April | 4.4% | -0.2 |
| May | 4.3% | -0.2 |
| June | 3.9% | -0.7 |
| July | 3.8% | -1.0 |
| August | 3.2% | -1.7 |
| September | 3.0% | -2.0 |
| October | 3.0% | -1.9 |
| November | 3.0% | -1.7 |
| December | 2.8% | -2.0 |
| Average | 3.6% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.