Inflation Mexico 2026

Average inflation: 3.8%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 3.8%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 3.8%. The lowest inflation was in January at 3.8%.

Highest month
January: 3.8%
Lowest month
January: 3.8%
Difference
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Months with data
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Historical Context

Current inflation is 1.4% lower than the 5-year average of 5.2%.

5-year average
5.2%
10-year average
4.9%
All-time high (2022)
7.9%
All-time low (2015)
2.7%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2025, the difference is minimal (+0.0 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
+0.0 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
January: +0.2 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.8% 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 €103.80 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2026

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2025
January 3.8% +0.2
Average 3.8%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 12/02/2026.Not all months available yet.

See also