Economic Outlook No 117 — Headline inflation in Mexico
Mexico: Economic Outlook No 117 — Headline inflation was 3.24 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Economic Outlook No 117 — Headline inflation in Mexico, 1970–2026
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Analysis
In 2026, economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation in Mexico stood at 3.24.
That represents a change of down 5.3% on the previous year and up 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation in Mexico peaked at 131.83 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 2.72, in 2015.
Mexico ranks 10th of 28 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Economic Outlook No 117 — Headline inflation in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 | — |
| 1971 | 5.47 | +9.3% |
| 1972 | 4.94 | -9.6% |
| 1973 | 12.08 | +144.4% |
| 1974 | 23.78 | +96.9% |
| 1975 | 14.94 | -37.2% |
| 1976 | 15.82 | +5.9% |
| 1977 | 29.06 | +83.7% |
| 1978 | 17.46 | -39.9% |
| 1979 | 18.19 | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 26.35 | +44.9% |
| 1981 | 27.93 | +6.0% |
| 1982 | 58.91 | +110.9% |
| 1983 | 101.88 | +72.9% |
| 1984 | 65.45 | -35.8% |
| 1985 | 57.75 | -11.8% |
| 1986 | 86.23 | +49.3% |
| 1987 | 131.83 | +52.9% |
| 1988 | 114.16 | -13.4% |
| 1989 | 20.01 | -82.5% |
| 1990 | 26.65 | +33.2% |
| 1991 | 22.66 | -15.0% |
| 1992 | 15.51 | -31.6% |
| 1993 | 9.75 | -37.1% |
| 1994 | 6.97 | -28.6% |
| 1995 | 35 | +402.4% |
| 1996 | 34.38 | -1.8% |
| 1997 | 20.63 | -40.0% |
| 1998 | 15.93 | -22.8% |
| 1999 | 16.59 | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 9.49 | -42.8% |
| 2001 | 6.37 | -32.9% |
| 2002 | 5.03 | -21.0% |
| 2003 | 4.55 | -9.6% |
| 2004 | 4.69 | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 3.99 | -14.9% |
| 2006 | 3.63 | -9.0% |
| 2007 | 3.97 | +9.3% |
| 2008 | 5.12 | +29.2% |
| 2009 | 5.3 | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 4.16 | -21.5% |
| 2011 | 3.41 | -18.0% |
| 2012 | 4.11 | +20.7% |
| 2013 | 3.81 | -7.4% |
| 2014 | 4.02 | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 2.72 | -32.3% |
| 2016 | 2.82 | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 6.04 | +114.1% |
| 2018 | 4.9 | -18.9% |
| 2019 | 3.64 | -25.8% |
| 2020 | 3.4 | -6.6% |
| 2021 | 5.69 | +67.5% |
| 2022 | 7.9 | +38.8% |
| 2023 | 5.53 | -30.0% |
| 2024 | 4.72 | -14.6% |
| 2025 | 3.42 | -27.5% |
| 2026 | 3.24 | -5.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.68 | 4.94 | 29.06 | 10 |
| 1980s | 69.05 | 20.01 | 131.83 | 10 |
| 1990s | 20.41 | 6.97 | 35 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.21 | 3.63 | 9.49 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.96 | 2.72 | 6.04 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.84 | 3.24 | 7.9 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More economy & growth data for Mexico
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.43 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.06 Percent per annum (2029)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 8.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9885 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 13,730 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate -0.1742 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9693 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 13,462 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 4.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 18.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation in Mexico?
- Economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation in Mexico was 3.24 in 2026, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 131.83 in 1987.
- What is the lowest economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.72 in 2015.
- How does Mexico rank for economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation?
- Mexico ranks 10th out of 28 countries with data for 2026.
- Is economic outlook no 117 — headline inflation rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Economic Outlook No 117 — Headline inflation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The OECD Economic Outlook presents the OECD’s analysis of the major global economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, government spending, prices and current balances based on a review of each member country and of the induced effect on each of them on international developments. OECD (2025), OECD Economic Outlook No 117 (Edition 2025/1) EO117 Database documentation EO117 Last historical points gdp inflation cpi population unemployment real gdp gdp per capita employment OECD Economic Outlook website: https://www.oecd.org/economic-outlook/ Contact : eco.outlook@oecd.org Keywords : Outlook, forecasts, forecast, GDP