Inflation Rate in Brazil decreased to 5.13 percent in August from 5.23 percent in July of 2025. This dataset provides - Brazil Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In January 2025, the inflation rate in Brazil amounted to *** percent compared to the same month of the previous year. The inflation rate peaked in April 2022 and has declined until June of that year, before rising again. The Consumer Price Index shows the price development for household expenses and, when it increases, it shows that there is inflation. Inflation can be defined as a permanent and generalized increase of the price levels in an economy (prices for consumer and intermediate goods).

Core consumer prices in Brazil increased 5.17 percent in May of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Brazil Core Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, the average inflation rate in Brazil was approximately 4.37 percent. Between 1980 and 2024, the figure dropped by around 85.86 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. The inflation is forecast to decline by about 1.41 percentage points from 2024 to 2030, fluctuating as it trends downward.This indicator measures inflation based upon the year-on-year change in the average consumer price index, expressed in percent. The latter expresses a country's average level of prices based on a typical basket of consumer goods and services.

In 2020, the inflation rate in Brazil amounted to about 3.21 percent compared to the previous year, a slight increase from the previous year’s 3.73 percent, but a large improvement compared to 2015 with more than 9 percent.

Superlative Brazil

Brazil is not only one of the largest countries in the world, it is also one of the largest economies and a member of the so-called BRIC states, four up-and-coming emerging economies. Unfortunately, Brazil also struggles due to an on-going recession; In 2017, the majority of Brazilians described the state of the country’s economy as “bad”.

The state of Brazil’s economy

Brazil’s mixed economy suffered a severe political and economic crisis in 2014 that only ended in 2016. The country’s GDP slumped dramatically and inflation skyrocketed. As of today, Brazil has recovered, GDP is on the rise again, and inflation is below four percent – however, as a result of the recession that saw millions of job cuts, unemployment is at an all-time high.

The Consumer Price Index in Brazil decreased 0.11 percent in August of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides - Brazil Inflation Rate MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

IPC-Fipe Inflation MoM in Brazil decreased to 0.04 percent in August from 0.28 percent in July of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Brazil IPC-Fipe Inflation MoM.

Brazil: Inflation: percent change in the Consumer Price Index: The latest value from 2024 is 4.4 percent, a decline from 4.6 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 6.0 percent, based on data from 155 countries. Historically, the average for Brazil from 1981 to 2024 is 267.7 percent. The minimum value, 3.2 percent, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 2947.7 percent was recorded in 1990.

Brazil's inflation rate and central bank interest rate have experienced significant fluctuations from 2018 to 2025, reflecting broader global economic trends. The country's inflation peaked at ***** percent in April 2020, followed by a gradual decline and subsequent rise, while the central bank adjusted its Selic rate in response to these economic dynamics. This pattern of volatility and monetary policy adjustments mirrors similar experiences in other major economies during the same period. Global context of inflation and interest rates Brazil's economic indicators align with the global trend of rising inflation and subsequent central bank responses observed in many countries. Like Brazil, other major economies such as the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union implemented aggressive rate hikes throughout 2022-2023 to combat inflationary pressures. However, a coordinated shift began in mid-2024, with many central banks initiating rate cuts. This global trend is reflected in Brazil's monetary policy decisions, as the country began reducing its Selic rate in August 2023 after maintaining it at ***** percent for several months. From the middle of 2024, however, the Brazilian central bank implemented several interest rate hikes, setting the rate at ** percent in June 2025. Comparison with other economies While Brazil's inflation rate reached **** percent in July 2025, other major economies exhibited varying levels of inflationary pressure. For instance, China consistently reported the lowest inflation rate among developed economies, while Russia maintained an exceptionally high inflation rate during the same period. The United Kingdom, which experienced similar volatility in its inflation rate, saw it peak at *** percent in October 2022 before moderating to *** percent by the end of 2024. These comparisons highlight the diverse economic conditions and policy responses across different countries, with Brazil's experience falling somewhere in the middle of this spectrum.

Central Bank of Brazil: Inflation Target: Upper Limit data was reported at 4.500 % in 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 4.500 % for 2024. Central Bank of Brazil: Inflation Target: Upper Limit data is updated yearly, averaging 6.500 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2025, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.000 % in 1999 and a record low of 4.500 % in 2025. Central Bank of Brazil: Inflation Target: Upper Limit data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Brazil. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.IB001: Consumer Price Index: Inflation Targeting. Resolution 5,141 revoked CMN Resolutions No. 5,018 and No. 5,091, which set the inflation targets for 2025 and 2026, respectively. Starting January 2025, the target refers to the twelve-month inflation, assessed monthly, as established by Decree No. 12,079, of June 26, 2024.

Inflation, monthly percent change in the CPI in Brazil, August, 2025 The most recent value is -0.11 percent as of August 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 0.26 percent. Historically, the average for Brazil from December 1988 to August 2025 is 4.63 percent. The minimum of -0.68 percent was recorded in July 2022, while the maximum of 82.18 percent was reached in March 1990. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Key information about Brazil Core CPI Change

• Brazil Core CPI Change was reported at 4.462 % in Feb 2025.
• This records an increase from the previous number of 3.720 % for Jan 2025.
• Brazil Core CPI Change data is updated monthly, averaging 5.767 % from Jun 1995 to Feb 2025, with 357 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 37.420 % in Jun 1995 and a record low of 1.286 % in Aug 2020.
• Brazil Core CPI Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Core CPI: Y-o-Y Growth: Monthly.

Brazil National Consumer Price Index (CPI): IPCA: Core: Smoothed Trimmed Means data was reported at 0.470 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.430 % for Feb 2025. Brazil National Consumer Price Index (CPI): IPCA: Core: Smoothed Trimmed Means data is updated monthly, averaging 0.450 % from Jan 1996 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 351 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.510 % in Jan 1996 and a record low of -0.070 % in Aug 1998. Brazil National Consumer Price Index (CPI): IPCA: Core: Smoothed Trimmed Means data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Brazil. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.IB056: Consumer Price Index: Core Inflation Rate. Notes: The variation of the items fuel, electricity, public transportation, personal expenses, tobacco, courses and communication rates are distributed in 12 month-terms. After the smoothening process the 20% greatest and 20% smallest variations are excluded.

Cost of food in Brazil increased 7.42 percent in August of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Brazil Food Inflation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Brazil: Inflation forecast: The latest value from 2030 is 2.96 percent, unchanged from 2.96 percent in 2029. In comparison, the world average is 3.65 percent, based on data from 182 countries. Historically, the average for Brazil from 1981 to 2030 is 220.97 percent. The minimum value, 1.66 percent, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 2477.15 percent was recorded in 1993.

Central Bank of Brazil: Inflation Target data was reported at 3.000 % in 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 3.000 % for 2024. Central Bank of Brazil: Inflation Target data is updated yearly, averaging 4.500 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2025, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.000 % in 1999 and a record low of 3.000 % in 2025. Central Bank of Brazil: Inflation Target data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Brazil. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.IB001: Consumer Price Index: Inflation Targeting. Resolution 5,141 revoked CMN Resolutions No. 5,018 and No. 5,091, which set the inflation targets for 2025 and 2026, respectively. Starting January 2025, the target refers to the twelve-month inflation, assessed monthly, as established by Decree No. 12,079, of June 26, 2024.

Historical dataset showing Brazil inflation rate by year from 1981 to 2024.

IGP-M Inflation MoM in Brazil increased to 0.36 percent in August from -0.77 percent in July of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Brazil IGP-M Inflation MoM.

National Consumer Price Index: YoY: Core: Exclusion (ex 2) data was reported at 3.802 % in Mar 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.626 % for Feb 2019. National Consumer Price Index: YoY: Core: Exclusion (ex 2) data is updated monthly, averaging 5.871 % from Jun 1995 (Median) to Mar 2019, with 286 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.420 % in Jun 1995 and a record low of 1.346 % in Oct 1998. National Consumer Price Index: YoY: Core: Exclusion (ex 2) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Brazil. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.IA001: Core Inflation Rate: Central Bank of Brazil.

La tasa de inflación intermensual a mediados de mes en Brasil disminuyó a -0,14 por ciento en agosto desde 0,33 por ciento en julio de 2025. Esta página incluye un gráfico con datos históricos para la Tasa de Inflación de Brasil a mediados de mes Mes a Mes.