Inflation Peru 2016
Average inflation: 3.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.6%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 4.4%. The lowest inflation was in August at 3.0%.
- Highest month
- January: 4.4%
- Lowest month
- August: 3.0%
- Difference
- 1.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 4.0%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 3.9%.
- Highest increase
- Core inflation: 4.0%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 3.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.4%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.6% in 2016).
- 5-year average
- 3.4%
- 10-year average
- 3.4%
- All-time high (2016)
- 3.6%
- All-time low (2013)
- 2.8%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2015, the difference is minimal (+0.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: +1.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.6% 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 €103.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2016
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.4% | +1.2 |
| February | 4.2% | +1.3 |
| March | 4.1% | +1.0 |
| April | 3.8% | +0.8 |
| May | 3.5% | +0.3 |
| June | 3.4% | +0.1 |
| July | 3.1% | -0.2 |
| August | 3.0% | -0.8 |
| September | 3.1% | -0.6 |
| October | 3.5% | +0.1 |
| November | 3.4% | -0.5 |
| December | 3.3% | -0.8 |
| Average | 3.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.