Inflation Mexico 2023

Average inflation: 5.6%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 5.6%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 7.9%. The lowest inflation was in October at 4.3%.

Highest month
January: 7.9%
Lowest month
October: 4.3%
Difference
3.6 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Restaurants and hotels with an average of 9.9%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -3.1%.

Highest increase
Restaurants and hotels: 9.9%
Lowest increase
Communication: -3.1%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 5.2%.

5-year average
5.2%
10-year average
4.7%
All-time high (2022)
7.9%
All-time low (2015)
2.7%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2022, the difference is minimal (-2.3 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
-2.3 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
September: -4.2 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 3.6% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.

Purchasing Power

At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €105.60 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2023

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
8.3%
+2.7vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
7.5%
+1.9vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
5.0%
-0.6vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
0.4%
-5.2vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
5.4%
-0.2vs avg.
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Health
6.5%
+0.9vs avg.
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Transport
4.5%
-1.1vs avg.
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Communication
-3.1%
-8.7vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
3.4%
-2.2vs avg.
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Education
5.5%
-0.1vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
9.9%
+4.3vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
8.8%
+3.2vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2022
January 7.9% +0.8
February 7.6% +0.3
March 6.8% -0.7
April 6.3% -1.4
May 5.8% -1.9
June 5.1% -2.9
July 4.8% -3.4
August 4.6% -4.1
September 4.5% -4.2
October 4.3% -4.1
November 4.3% -3.5
December 4.7% -3.1
Average 5.6%

Data source

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

See also