Inflation surge in January most affected vulnerable and middle class in Colombia, due to minimum wage?
The inflation rebound for January 2026 had a stronger impact on vulnerable and middle-class households, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from Dane...
TL;DR
- January 2026 inflation data shows a stronger impact on vulnerable and middle-class households in Colombia.
- Monthly inflation was 1.18%, and annual inflation reached 5.35%.
- Vulnerable households experienced the highest monthly inflation increase (1.26%), followed by the middle class (1.22%).
- High-income households had the lowest monthly increase (1.03%) but the highest annual inflation (5.45%).
- Experts link the inflation surge to the minimum wage increase, potentially reducing purchasing power.
- The effects of the salary adjustment are expected to be felt more strongly in February and March.
- Micro and small businesses, which employ many people, are also hit harder by inflation.