Inflation Paraguay 2009
Average inflation: 2.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.6%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 5.9%. The lowest inflation was in July at 1.1%.
- Highest month
- January: 5.9%
- Lowest month
- July: 1.1%
- Difference
- 4.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 2.8%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 0.7%.
- Highest increase
- Core inflation: 2.8%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 0.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 5.0% lower than the 5-year average of 7.6%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.6% in 2009).
- 5-year average
- 7.6%
- 10-year average
- 7.6%
- All-time high (2008)
- 10.2%
- All-time low (2009)
- 2.6%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2008, inflation has fallen by +7.6 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -7.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- July: -12.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.6% 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 €102.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2009
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5.9% | -2.9 |
| February | 4.3% | -6.2 |
| March | 3.4% | -8.9 |
| April | 2.0% | -10.1 |
| May | 2.2% | -9.1 |
| June | 1.9% | -11.5 |
| July | 1.1% | -12.3 |
| August | 1.6% | -8.8 |
| September | 2.3% | -6.8 |
| October | 2.8% | -2.7 |
| November | 2.0% | -6.3 |
| December | 1.9% | -5.6 |
| Average | 2.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.