The annual inflation rate in Austria rose to 3.2% in March 2026, slightly higher than preliminary estimates of 3.1% and up from 2.2% in the previous month. This marked the highest reading since December 2025, driven largely by a sharp 6.4% rise (vs 0.9% in February) in transport costs. Prices also increased for housing and utilities (2.7% vs 1.5%), while inflation remained steady for education services (at 5.2%) and restaurants and accommodations (at 5%). In contrast, inflation softened for alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (2.8% vs 4.8%) and personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods (3.9% vs 4.1%), while it declined for clothing and footwear (-0.5% vs 0.8%) and information and communications (-2.7% vs -3.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up by 1.2% in March, exceeding flash estimates of a 1.1% rise and February's 0.8% gain. . Meanwhile, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP) rose 3.1% annually and 1.1% monthly. source: Statistics Austria

Inflation Rate in Austria increased to 3.20 percent in March from 2.20 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Austria averaged 3.32 percent from 1958 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 11.20 percent in January of 2023 and a record low of -3.00 percent in March of 1959. This page provides - Austria Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Austria Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Austria increased to 3.20 percent in March from 2.20 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Austria is expected to be 4.30 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Austria Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.50 percent in 2027 and 2.30 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-31 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Mar 3.1% 2.2% 2.9%
2026-04-16 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Mar 3.2% 2.2% 3.1% 3.1%
2026-04-30 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Apr 3.6%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 102.60 101.40 points Mar 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 143.50 141.90 points Mar 2026
CPI Transportation 134.80 129.00 points Mar 2026
Food Inflation 2.40 2.40 percent Mar 2026
GDP Deflator 123.92 123.72 points Dec 2025
Harmonised Consumer Prices 102.59 101.45 points Mar 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 3.20 2.20 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.20 0.80 percent Mar 2026
Producer Prices 115.90 115.80 points Feb 2026
PPI YoY -1.40 -1.40 percent Feb 2026
Wholesale Prices NSA MoM 105.40 101.40 points Mar 2026


Austria Inflation Rate
In Austria, the most important category in the consumer price index is Housing and Utilities (19 percent of total weight). Transport accounts for 14 percent; Restaurants and Hotels for 13 percent; Recreation and Culture for 11 percent; Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages for 11 percent and Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 9 percent. Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco; Clothing and Footwear; Household Goods; Health; Communication and Education account for the remaining 23 percent of total weight.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3.20 2.20 11.20 -3.00 1958 - 2026 percent Monthly

News Stream
Austria March Inflation Rises More Than Expected
The annual inflation rate in Austria rose to 3.2% in March 2026, slightly higher than preliminary estimates of 3.1% and up from 2.2% in the previous month. This marked the highest reading since December 2025, driven largely by a sharp 6.4% rise (vs 0.9% in February) in transport costs. Prices also increased for housing and utilities (2.7% vs 1.5%), while inflation remained steady for education services (at 5.2%) and restaurants and accommodations (at 5%). In contrast, inflation softened for alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (2.8% vs 4.8%) and personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods (3.9% vs 4.1%), while it declined for clothing and footwear (-0.5% vs 0.8%) and information and communications (-2.7% vs -3.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up by 1.2% in March, exceeding flash estimates of a 1.1% rise and February's 0.8% gain. . Meanwhile, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP) rose 3.1% annually and 1.1% monthly.
2026-04-16
Austria Inflation Rises to 3.1% in March
The annual inflation rate in Austria rose to 3.1% in March 2026 from 2.2% in the previous month, according to preliminary estimates. “This marks a return to the levels seen in the first half of 2025, following a rate of 2.2% in February 2026. The 0.9 percentage point rise is almost entirely attributable to price surges in fuel and heating oil. In February, energy prices had fallen by 4.1% year-on-year, but in March energy prices rose by 6.1%. However, the main driver of inflation remained services, which became 4.5% more expensive in March, following a 4.0% price increase in February,” according to Manuela Lenk, Director General Statistics at Statistics Austria. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 1.1% in March, marking the sharpest rise since September 2022, following a 0.8% gain in the preceding period.
2026-03-31
Austria Inflation Rate Confirmed at 2.2%
The annual inflation rate in Austria rose to 2.2% in February 2026 from a thirteen-month low of 2% in the previous month, confirming preliminary estimates. Services remained the main inflation driver, led by restaurants and accommodation, which rose 5.1%. Tobacco prices also jumped 8.8%, while food inflation came in at 2.4%, slightly above the headline rate, due to sharp annual price gains for coffee. Additionally, transport prices rose 0.8% despite a 5.1% decline in fuel costs. However, household energy and fuel had a less dampening effect on inflation, with a 7.6% drop in electricity, a 7.2% decline in liquid fuels, and a 1% fall in gas. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.8% in February, the sharpest rise since January 2025 and rebounding from a 0.7% loss in the preceding month. Meanwhile, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP) went up by 2.3% annually and 0.8% monthly.
2026-03-18