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.

Inflation Rate in Brazil increased to 5.35 percent in June from 5.32 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides - Brazil Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The national consumer price index for housing in Brazil has been positive for the entirety of 2024, except in August, when it dropped to ***** percent.

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.

The Consumer Price Index in Brazil increased 0.24 percent in June of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides - Brazil Inflation Rate MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Brazil National Consumer Price Index (CPI): MoM: Core: Exclusion 2- EX2 data was reported at 0.690 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.630 % for Feb 2025. Brazil National Consumer Price Index (CPI): MoM: Core: Exclusion 2- EX2 data is updated monthly, averaging 0.455 % from Aug 1999 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 308 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.010 % in Dec 2002 and a record low of -0.120 % in May 2020. Brazil National Consumer Price Index (CPI): MoM: Core: Exclusion 2- EX2 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.

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.

The benchmark interest rate in Brazil was last recorded at 15 percent. This dataset provides - Brazil Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Brazil National Consumer Price Index (CPI): MoM: Core: ex-Food and Energy - EXFE data was reported at 0.440 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.610 % for Feb 2025. Brazil National Consumer Price Index (CPI): MoM: Core: ex-Food and Energy - EXFE data is updated monthly, averaging 0.455 % from Aug 1999 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 308 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.640 % in Jan 2003 and a record low of -0.200 % in May 2020. Brazil National Consumer Price Index (CPI): MoM: Core: ex-Food and Energy - EXFE 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.

Brazil National Consumer Price Index (CPI): MoM: Core: Exclusion 3 - EX3 data was reported at 0.550 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.470 % for Feb 2025. Brazil National Consumer Price Index (CPI): MoM: Core: Exclusion 3 - EX3 data is updated monthly, averaging 0.460 % from Aug 1999 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 308 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.840 % in Dec 2002 and a record low of -0.130 % in May 2020. Brazil National Consumer Price Index (CPI): MoM: Core: Exclusion 3 - EX3 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.

Cost of food in Brazil increased 7.33 percent in May 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.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Brazil increased to 7312.97 points in June from 7295.46 points in May of 2025. This dataset provides - Brazil Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Brazil Inflation Projections: Market and Administered Prices: Selic Focus: 2023: Administered prices data was reported at 9.100 % in Dec 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.500 % for Sep 2023. Brazil Inflation Projections: Market and Administered Prices: Selic Focus: 2023: Administered prices data is updated quarterly, averaging 6.300 % from Dec 2020 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.500 % in Sep 2023 and a record low of 3.800 % in Dec 2020. Brazil Inflation Projections: Market and Administered Prices: Selic Focus: 2023: Administered prices data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Brazil. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Inflation – Table BR.IB012: Consumer Price Index: Broad Category - IPCA: Projection: Selic Scenario and PPP Exchange Rate.

Brazil Inflation Projections: Market and Administered Prices: Selic Focus: 2021: Administered prices data was reported at 16.700 % in Dec 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.700 % for Sep 2021. Brazil Inflation Projections: Market and Administered Prices: Selic Focus: 2021: Administered prices data is updated quarterly, averaging 9.700 % from Dec 2020 (Median) to Dec 2021, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.700 % in Dec 2021 and a record low of 5.700 % in Dec 2020. Brazil Inflation Projections: Market and Administered Prices: Selic Focus: 2021: Administered prices data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Brazil. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Inflation – Table BR.IB012: Consumer Price Index: Broad Category - IPCA: Projection: Selic Scenario and PPP Exchange Rate.

The USD/BRL exchange rate rose to 5.5770 on July 30, 2025, up 0.05% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Brazilian Real has weakened 2.18%, but it's up by 1.44% over the last 12 months. Brazilian Real - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

IGP-M Inflation MoM in Brazil decreased by 0.77 percent in July from -1.67 percent in June of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Brazil IGP-M Inflation MoM.

Unemployment Rate in Brazil decreased to 5.80 percent in June from 6.20 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Brazil Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus 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).

This dataset provides values for INFLATION RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Brazil Inflation Projections: Market and Administered Prices: Selic Focus: 2021: Market Prices data was reported at 8.000 % in Dec 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.700 % for Sep 2021. Brazil Inflation Projections: Market and Administered Prices: Selic Focus: 2021: Market Prices data is updated quarterly, averaging 4.400 % from Dec 2020 (Median) to Dec 2021, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.000 % in Dec 2021 and a record low of 2.600 % in Dec 2020. Brazil Inflation Projections: Market and Administered Prices: Selic Focus: 2021: Market Prices data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Brazil. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Inflation – Table BR.IB012: Consumer Price Index: Broad Category - IPCA: Projection: Selic Scenario and PPP Exchange Rate.