Austria’s annual inflation rate eased to 3.2% in June 2026 from 3.7% in the previous month, preliminary estimates showed. It marked the lowest reading since March, largely due to a slower increase in energy costs, which slowed to 5.4% from 9.8% in May, as fuel and heating oil prices exerted significantly less upward pressure than in the previous month. Inflation also moderated for food, alcohol, and tobacco, slowing to 1.5% from 2.2%, while price growth for industrial goods edged lower to 1.1% from 1.3%. In contrast, services remained the main driver of inflation, with prices climbing 4.4%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were flat in June, following a 0.1% increase in May. Meanwhile, the harmonised inflation rate stood at 3.1% annually and declined 0.3% from the previous month. source: Statistics Austria

Inflation Rate in Austria decreased to 3.20 percent in June from 3.70 percent in May 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 July of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Austria decreased to 3.20 percent in June from 3.70 percent in May of 2026. Inflation Rate in Austria is expected to be 3.30 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 2.10 percent in 2027 and 2.20 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-06-17 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
May 3.7% 3.4% 3.7% 3.7%
2026-07-01 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Jun 3.2% 3.7% 3.6%
2026-07-17 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Jun 3.7% 3.2% 3.2%



Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Core Inflation Rate 3.30 2.80 percent May 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 103.10 103.00 points May 2026
Core Consumer Prices 102.80 102.40 points May 2026
CPI Housing and Utilities 102.80 102.90 points May 2026
CPI Transportation 107.90 107.50 points May 2026
Food Inflation 2.20 2.40 percent May 2026
GDP Deflator 123.99 124.30 points Mar 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 102.93 103.25 points Jun 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 3.20 3.70 percent Jun 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.00 0.10 percent Jun 2026
Producer Prices 119.30 118.70 points May 2026
PPI YoY 2.80 2.00 percent May 2026
Wholesale Prices 105.90 106.70 points Jun 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 3.70 11.20 -3.00 1958 - 2026 percent Monthly

News Stream
Austria Inflation Rate Eases to 3-Month Low
Austria’s annual inflation rate eased to 3.2% in June 2026 from 3.7% in the previous month, preliminary estimates showed. It marked the lowest reading since March, largely due to a slower increase in energy costs, which slowed to 5.4% from 9.8% in May, as fuel and heating oil prices exerted significantly less upward pressure than in the previous month. Inflation also moderated for food, alcohol, and tobacco, slowing to 1.5% from 2.2%, while price growth for industrial goods edged lower to 1.1% from 1.3%. In contrast, services remained the main driver of inflation, with prices climbing 4.4%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were flat in June, following a 0.1% increase in May. Meanwhile, the harmonised inflation rate stood at 3.1% annually and declined 0.3% from the previous month.
2026-07-01
Austria Inflation Rate Confirmed at 3.7%
The annual inflation rate in Austria rose 3.7% in May 2026 from 3.4% in the previous month, matching preliminary estimates. This marked the highest reading since November 2025, driven by faster price growth in transportation (8.8% vs. 7.7% in April) and miscellaneous goods and services (4.8% vs. 3.9%). Meanwhile, inflation remained steady in housing and utilities (3.3%), recreation and culture (1.0%), education (5.4%), and insurance and financial services (4.2%). Additionally, deflation eased in information and communication (-1.0% vs. -2.3%). On the other hand, price growth moderated in food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.2% vs. 2.4%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.0% vs. 3.5%), health (4.4% vs. 4.5%), and restaurants and hotels (4.7% vs. 4.9%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.1% in May, slowing from a 0.4% rise in the previous month. The harmonised inflation rate (HICP) also accelerated to 3.7% year-on-year from 3.4% in April.
2026-06-17
Austria Inflation at 5-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Austria rose to 3.7% year-on-year in May 2026 from 3.4% in the previous month, marking its highest level since December 2025, according to preliminary estimates. Services inflation increased (4.4% vs 4.1% in April), primarily driving the overall rise from the previous month, partly due to higher airline ticket prices. Costs for industrial goods also rose (1.4% vs 0.8%). Meanwhile, energy-related costs increased at a slower pace, with gasoline inflation easing, while diesel and heating oil prices declined compared to the previous month. Food, beverages, and tobacco inflation also eased (2.4% vs 2.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices eased to 0.1% in May from 0.4% in the previous period.
2026-06-02