Inflation Peru 2015
Average inflation: 3.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.4%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 4.1%. The lowest inflation was in February at 2.9%.
- Highest month
- December: 4.1%
- Lowest month
- February: 2.9%
- Difference
- 1.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 3.8%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 1.3%.
- Highest increase
- Core inflation: 3.8%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 1.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.3%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.6% in 2012).
- 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 2014, the difference is minimal (+0.0 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -0.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.4% 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 €103.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2015
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.2% | 0.0 |
| February | 2.9% | -0.9 |
| March | 3.1% | -0.4 |
| April | 3.0% | -0.7 |
| May | 3.2% | -0.6 |
| June | 3.3% | -0.4 |
| July | 3.3% | -0.3 |
| August | 3.8% | +0.9 |
| September | 3.7% | +0.8 |
| October | 3.4% | +0.1 |
| November | 3.9% | +0.6 |
| December | 4.1% | +0.9 |
| Average | 3.4% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.