Inflation in Ecuador
Consumer price inflation in Ecuador averaged 1.6% in the ten years to 2022, below the Latin America regional average of 8.4%. The 2022 average figure was 3.5%. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
Ecuador Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for Ecuador from 2013 to 2022.
Source: INEC Ecuador.
Ecuador Inflation Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | -0.2 | 0.3 | -0.3 | 0.1 | 3.5 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 0.3 | -0.1 | -0.9 | 1.9 | 3.7 |
Inflation drops to lowest level since June in October
Inflation fell to 1.9% in October, from September’s 2.2%. October's figure marked the weakest inflation rate since June. Looking at the details of the release, prices for transportation rose at a faster pace in October. In contrast, prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages grew at a softer pace. Meanwhile, clothing and footwear prices were largely unchanged. Moreover, prices for restaurants and hotels grew at a more subdued pace. Annual average inflation ticked down to 2.6% in October (September: 2.8%). Finally, consumer prices dropped 0.18% in October over the previous month, contrasting the 0.04% increase logged in September. October's result marked the weakest reading since June 2021.
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