Inflation of consumer prices in Brazil
Brazil: Inflation of consumer prices was 5.02 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.02
Change on year
up 14.9%
World rank
48th
of 190 countries
All-time high
2,948
in 1990
All-time low
3.2
in 1998
Years of data
45
1981–2025
Inflation of consumer prices in Brazil, 1981–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inflation of consumer prices in Brazil is 5.02, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 14.9% on the previous year and down 44.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in Brazil peaked at 2,948 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 3.2, in 1998.
That places Brazil 48th out of 190 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inflation of consumer prices in Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 101.72 | — |
| 1982 | 100.54 | -1.2% |
| 1983 | 135.03 | +34.3% |
| 1984 | 192.12 | +42.3% |
| 1985 | 225.99 | +17.6% |
| 1986 | 147.14 | -34.9% |
| 1987 | 228.34 | +55.2% |
| 1988 | 629.12 | +175.5% |
| 1989 | 1,431 | +127.4% |
| 1990 | 2,948 | +106.0% |
| 1991 | 432.79 | -85.3% |
| 1992 | 951.96 | +120.0% |
| 1993 | 1,927 | +102.5% |
| 1994 | 2,076 | +7.7% |
| 1995 | 66.01 | -96.8% |
| 1996 | 15.76 | -76.1% |
| 1997 | 6.93 | -56.0% |
| 1998 | 3.2 | -53.9% |
| 1999 | 4.86 | +52.1% |
| 2000 | 7.04 | +45.0% |
| 2001 | 6.84 | -2.9% |
| 2002 | 8.45 | +23.5% |
| 2003 | 14.71 | +74.1% |
| 2004 | 6.6 | -55.2% |
| 2005 | 6.87 | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 4.18 | -39.1% |
| 2007 | 3.64 | -13.0% |
| 2008 | 5.68 | +56.0% |
| 2009 | 4.89 | -13.9% |
| 2010 | 5.04 | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 6.64 | +31.7% |
| 2012 | 5.4 | -18.6% |
| 2013 | 6.2 | +14.8% |
| 2014 | 6.33 | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 9.03 | +42.7% |
| 2016 | 8.74 | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 3.45 | -60.6% |
| 2018 | 3.66 | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 3.73 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 3.21 | -14.0% |
| 2021 | 8.3 | +158.5% |
| 2022 | 9.28 | +11.8% |
| 2023 | 4.59 | -50.5% |
| 2024 | 4.37 | -4.9% |
| 2025 | 5.02 | +14.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 354.52 | 100.54 | 1,431 | 9 |
| 1990s | 843.25 | 3.2 | 2,948 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.89 | 3.64 | 14.71 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.82 | 3.45 | 9.03 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.8 | 3.21 | 9.28 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More economy & growth data for Brazil
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.56 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2 Percent per annum (2029)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 6.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9849 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 10,551 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 4.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9675 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 10,365 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 8.24 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 5.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in Brazil?
- Inflation of consumer prices in Brazil was 5.02 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 2,948 in 1990.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.2 in 1998.
- How does Brazil rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- Brazil ranks 48th out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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