Inflation Peru 2013
Average inflation: 2.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in July at 3.1%. The lowest inflation was in April at 2.3%.
- Highest month
- July: 3.1%
- Lowest month
- April: 2.3%
- Difference
- 0.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 3.5%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 2.4%.
- Highest increase
- Core inflation: 3.5%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 2.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.3%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.8% in 2013).
- 5-year average
- 3.3%
- 10-year average
- 3.3%
- All-time high (2012)
- 3.6%
- All-time low (2013)
- 2.8%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2012, the difference is minimal (-0.8 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -1.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.8% 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 €102.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2013
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.8% | -1.4 |
| February | 2.4% | -1.8 |
| March | 2.5% | -1.7 |
| April | 2.3% | -1.7 |
| May | 2.4% | -1.7 |
| June | 2.7% | -1.2 |
| July | 3.1% | -0.1 |
| August | 3.1% | -0.4 |
| September | 2.8% | -0.8 |
| October | 3.0% | -0.2 |
| November | 3.0% | +0.3 |
| December | 3.1% | +0.5 |
| Average | 2.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.