Mexico Inflation Rate
Jul 2026 · Monthly
Mexico's inflation rate rose to 3.26% in August 2026, from 3.12% in July previously. The print marks the first increase after two consecutive monthly declines, though it remains well below the 4.59% peak reached in March 2026. Year-over-year, the rate is down from 3.57% in August 2025. The current level is far from the series all-time high of 179.73% recorded in February 1988 and above the all-time low of 2.13% from December 2015. The data comes from the International Monetary Fund.
source: International Monetary Fund
Mexico's annual inflation rate fell to 3.12% in July 2026 from 3.37% in June, marking the lowest reading in thirteen months. The rate remains well below the all-time high of 179.73% recorded in February 1988 and above the series low of 2.13% from December 2015. The series dates back to January 1970.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1% | 3.4% | 179.7%Feb 1988 | 2.1%Dec 2015 | 1970 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Inflation Rate in Mexico averaged 9.0% from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 179.7% in Feb 1988 and a record low of 2.1% in Dec 2015. The series is reported monthly with history from 1970.
The inflation rate measures the year-over-year change in consumer prices in Mexico, based on the consumer price index. The indicator is expressed as a percentage and reported monthly. The series covers the period from January 1970 to the present.
Source & methodology
International Monetary Fund · IMF. Data is also available free of charge from the IMF
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