Inflation in Uruguay
Uruguay - Inflation
Inflation recedes in June
Consumer prices were unchanged from a month earlier in June, following the 0.6% increase recorded in May. A breakdown of the sub-components provided by the Statistical Institute showed that 6 out of the 12 sub-components saw an increase in prices, led by higher prices for recreation and culture and for clothing and footwear. On the other hand, prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages declined.
Meanwhile, inflation dropped from an over 17-year high of 11.1% in May to 10.4% in June. That said, inflation remained well above the upper bound of the Central Bank’s 3.0%–7.0% target range. Lastly, annual average inflation rose from 8.7% in May to 8.9% in June, the highest reading in over three years.
Panelists participating in this month’s LatinFocus Consensus Forecast project inflation to end 2020 at 9.0%, which is down 0.4 percentage points, and 2021 at 7.3%.
Uruguay - Inflation Data
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) | 8.7 | 9.6 | 6.2 | 7.6 | 7.9 |
Uruguay Inflation Chart
Source: Central Bank of Uruguay and FocusEconomics calculations.
Uruguay Facts
| Value | Change | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Rate | 37.33 | 0.24 % | Jan 01 |
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