Current inflation Venezuela 274.4%

December 2016

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 249.0%, far above the ECB target.

Historical Context

Current inflation is 151.3% higher than the 5-year average of 97.7%. This approaches the highest level since records began (249.0% in 2016).

5-year average
97.7%
10-year average
85.7%
All-time high (2016)
249%
All-time low (2012)
21.3%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2015, inflation has risen by +132.8 percentage point.

ECB Target

Inflation is 247.0% 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 €349.00 next year at this inflation rate.

Last 12 months

5-year trend

Statistics

This year (avg.)
249.0%
Last year
116.2%
5-year average
249.0%
All-time high (2016)
249%