Inflation Peru 2017
Average inflation: 3.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.0%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 4.0%. The lowest inflation was in December at 1.5%.
- Highest month
- March: 4.0%
- Lowest month
- December: 1.5%
- Difference
- 2.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 3.0%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 1.8%.
- Highest increase
- Core inflation: 3.0%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 1.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.2%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.8% in 2013).
- 5-year average
- 3.2%
- 10-year average
- 3.3%
- All-time high (2016)
- 3.6%
- All-time low (2013)
- 2.8%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2016, the difference is minimal (-0.6 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: -1.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.0% 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 €103.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2017
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.2% | -1.2 |
| February | 3.3% | -0.9 |
| March | 4.0% | -0.1 |
| April | 4.0% | +0.2 |
| May | 3.3% | -0.2 |
| June | 3.0% | -0.4 |
| July | 3.0% | -0.1 |
| August | 3.4% | +0.4 |
| September | 3.2% | +0.1 |
| October | 2.3% | -1.2 |
| November | 1.7% | -1.7 |
| December | 1.5% | -1.8 |
| Average | 3.0% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.