Indonesia Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Indonesia was recorded at 5.57 percent in April of 2013. Inflation Rate in Indonesia is reported by the Badan Pusat Statistik Indonesia. Historically, from 1997 until 2013, Indonesia Inflation Rate averaged 11.82 Percent reaching an all time high of 82.40 Percent in September of 1998 and a record low of -1.17 Percent in March of 2000. In Indonesia, the consumer price index is based on a survey conducted in 66 cities. The indicator consists of 774 commodities classified into 7 major groups. Housing, water, electricity, gas and fuel constitute 25.5 percent of total weight; Food stuff - 19.5 percent and Transportation, communication and financial services - 19 percent. Prepared food, beverage, cigarette and tobacco accounts for 16.5 percent of total weight; Education, recreation and sports accounts for 8 percent; Clothing for 7 percent and Medical care for the remaining 4.5 percent. This page includes a chart with historical data for Indonesia Inflation Rate.