Inflation Mexico 2024

Average inflation: 4.8%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 4.8%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in July at 5.6%. The lowest inflation was in February at 4.4%.

Highest month
July: 5.6%
Lowest month
February: 4.4%
Difference
1.2 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Restaurants and hotels with an average of 6.7%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -1.8%.

Highest increase
Restaurants and hotels: 6.7%
Lowest increase
Communication: -1.8%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 0.7% lower than the 5-year average of 5.5%.

5-year average
5.5%
10-year average
4.7%
All-time high (2022)
7.9%
All-time low (2015)
2.7%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2023, inflation has fallen by +0.8 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-0.8 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
February: -3.2 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 2.8% 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 €104.80 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2024

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
6.2%
+1.4vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
4.8%
-0.0vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
2.9%
-1.9vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
3.8%
-1.0vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
1.9%
-2.9vs avg.
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Health
5.2%
+0.4vs avg.
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Transport
4.1%
-0.7vs avg.
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Communication
-1.8%
-6.6vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
2.6%
-2.2vs avg.
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Education
6.4%
+1.6vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
6.7%
+1.9vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
6.2%
+1.4vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2023
January 4.9% -3.0
February 4.4% -3.2
March 4.4% -2.4
April 4.7% -1.6
May 4.7% -1.1
June 5.0% -0.1
July 5.6% +0.8
Average 4.8%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.Not all months available yet.

See also