Inflation in Brazil
Brazil's inflation from 2013 to 2022 was characterized by volatility, with rates frequently fluctuating between 5% and 10%. Economic and political instability, fluctuating commodity prices, and shifts in fiscal policies largely influenced these changes. High inflation periods were marked by currency depreciation and fiscal deficits. Towards the end of the decade, Brazil faced challenges in controlling inflation, particularly due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising global commodity prices.
Consumer price inflation in Brazil averaged 6.2% in the ten years to 2022, below the Latin America regional average of 8.4%. The 2022 average figure was 9.3%. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
Brazil Inflation Chart
Brazil Inflation Data
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 8.3 | 9.3 |
Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 10.1 | 5.8 |
Inflation falls to lowest level since July 2023 in January
Inflation came in at 4.5% in January, down from December’s 4.6%. January's reading represented the weakest inflation rate since July 2023. Looking at the details of the release, January’s moderation was primarily driven by slower growth in prices for transportation. Accordingly, the trend pointed down mildly, with annual average inflation coming in at 4.5% in January (December: 4.6%). Lastly, consumer prices rose a seasonally adjusted 0.42% in January over the previous month, moderating from the 0.56% increase logged in December.
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