Inflation Venezuela 2015
Average inflation: 116.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 116.2%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 180.9%. The lowest inflation was in January at 75.8%.
- Highest month
- December: 180.9%
- Lowest month
- January: 75.8%
- Difference
- 105.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 63.1% higher than the 5-year average of 53.1%. This approaches the highest level since records began (116.2% in 2015).
- 5-year average
- 53.1%
- 10-year average
- 53.1%
- All-time high (2015)
- 116.2%
- All-time low (2012)
- 21.3%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2014, inflation has risen by +54.4 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +54.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: +112.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 114.2% 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 €216.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2015
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 75.8% | +19.5 |
| February | 80.2% | +22.9 |
| March | 82.4% | +23.1 |
| April | 83.6% | +22.1 |
| May | 87.5% | +26.6 |
| June | 97.2% | +36.7 |
| July | 109.8% | +47.8 |
| August | 126.9% | +63.5 |
| September | 141.5% | +77.5 |
| October | 156.1% | +92.2 |
| November | 172.0% | +108.4 |
| December | 180.9% | +112.4 |
| Average | 116.2% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.