Current inflation México 3.5%
September 2026
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.5%, well above the ECB target.
Historical Context
Inflation is 1.7 percentage points lower than the 5-year average of 5.2%.
- 5-year average
- 5.2%
- 10-year average
- 5%
- All-time high (1987)
- 128.9%
- All-time low (2015)
- 2.7%
Trend
Over the period 2024-2026, inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2025, average inflation in 2026 through September has remained unchanged.
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.5 percentage points 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 MX$100 this year will cost approximately MX$103.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Last 12 months
5-year trend
Statistics
- Average 2026 through September
- 3.8%
- Last year
- 3.8%
- 5-year average
- 5.2%
- All-time high (1987)
- 128.9%