Inflation Venezuela 2011
Average inflation: 26.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 26.1%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 28.7%. The lowest inflation was in May at 22.8%.
- Highest month
- February: 28.7%
- Lowest month
- May: 22.8%
- Difference
- 5.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 26.1%. This approaches the highest level since records began (26.1% in 2011).
- 5-year average
- 26.1%
- 10-year average
- 26.1%
- All-time high (2011)
- 26.1%
- All-time low (2011)
- 26.1%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 24.1% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €126.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 28.5% |
| February | 28.7% |
| March | 27.4% |
| April | 22.9% |
| May | 22.8% |
| June | 23.6% |
| July | 25.1% |
| August | 25.8% |
| September | 26.5% |
| October | 26.9% |
| November | 27.6% |
| December | 27.6% |
| Average | 26.1% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.