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Most Argentines Doubt INDEC Inflation Data, Poll Finds

Trust in the figures tracks voter alignment, reflecting economic frustration.

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Overview

  • A national survey by Consultora Zentrix reports that 67.4% of respondents distrust INDEC’s inflation measurements, versus 29.9% who trust them.
  • Among Sergio Massa voters, distrust reaches 94.4%, while among Javier Milei voters 52.2% express trust and 43.8% express doubt.
  • The study characterizes judgments about the official statistics as expressions of political identity rather than technical assessments.
  • Economic sentiment is bleak in the same poll, with 64% rating the national economy negatively and over 40% describing their personal situation as bad or very bad.
  • Noticias Argentinas and Página|12 published the findings, which present public perceptions rather than an evaluation of INDEC’s methodology.