Inflation Paraguay 2019
Average inflation: 2.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 3.8%. The lowest inflation was in November at 1.9%.
- Highest month
- May: 3.8%
- Lowest month
- November: 1.9%
- Difference
- 1.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 3.0%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 1.2%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 3.0%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 1.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.7% lower than the 5-year average of 3.5%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.6% in 2009).
- 5-year average
- 3.5%
- 10-year average
- 4.2%
- All-time high (2008)
- 10.2%
- All-time low (2009)
- 2.6%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2018, the difference is minimal (-1.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -2.3 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 2019
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.4% | -2.3 |
| February | 2.7% | -1.4 |
| March | 2.8% | -1.3 |
| April | 3.1% | -0.5 |
| May | 3.8% | +0.3 |
| June | 2.8% | -1.6 |
| July | 3.1% | -0.9 |
| August | 2.8% | -1.1 |
| September | 2.6% | -1.4 |
| October | 2.4% | -1.7 |
| November | 1.9% | -2.1 |
| December | 2.8% | -0.4 |
| Average | 2.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.