Austria’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.2% in August 2026, up from 2.8% in the previous month, preliminary estimates showed. Prices increased for energy, which jumped 10.0% year-on-year from 5.7% in July. Moreover, prices for food, tobacco, and alcohol rebounded to 0.2% from a 0.1% decline, although gains were still capped by the reduction in VAT on basic foodstuffs from 10.0% to 4.9%, which took effect in July 2026. In contrast, price growth for manufactured goods moderated to 0.5% from 0.8%, while services continued to exert the strongest upward pressure on inflation despite easing slightly to 4.3% from 4.4% a month earlier. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.6% in August, following a flat reading in the preceding period. source: Statistics Austria

Inflation Rate in Austria increased to 3.20 percent in August from 2.80 percent in July 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 September of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Austria increased to 3.20 percent in August from 2.80 percent in July of 2026. Inflation Rate in Austria is expected to be 3.60 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
2026-08-19 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Jul 2.8% 3.2% 2.7% 2.7%
2026-09-01 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Aug 3.2% 2.8% 2.9%
2026-09-17 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Aug 2.8% 3.2% 3.2%



Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Core Inflation Rate 3.10 3.30 percent Jul 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 103.10 103.10 points Jul 2026
Core Consumer Prices 103.30 103.20 points Jul 2026
CPI Housing and Utilities 102.80 102.70 points Jul 2026
CPI Transportation 106.60 106.30 points Jul 2026
Food Inflation 4.60 1.30 percent Jul 2026
GDP Deflator 125.37 124.23 points Jun 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 103.14 102.59 points Aug 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 3.20 2.80 percent Aug 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.60 0.00 percent Aug 2026
Producer Prices 119.80 119.40 points Jul 2026
PPI YoY 3.30 3.10 percent Jul 2026
Wholesale Prices 107.80 106.80 points Aug 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 2.80 11.20 -3.00 1958 - 2026 percent Monthly

News Stream
Austria Inflation Rises to 3.2% in August
Austria’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.2% in August 2026, up from 2.8% in the previous month, preliminary estimates showed. Prices increased for energy, which jumped 10.0% year-on-year from 5.7% in July. Moreover, prices for food, tobacco, and alcohol rebounded to 0.2% from a 0.1% decline, although gains were still capped by the reduction in VAT on basic foodstuffs from 10.0% to 4.9%, which took effect in July 2026. In contrast, price growth for manufactured goods moderated to 0.5% from 0.8%, while services continued to exert the strongest upward pressure on inflation despite easing slightly to 4.3% from 4.4% a month earlier. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.6% in August, following a flat reading in the preceding period.
2026-09-01
Austria July Inflation Revised Higher
The inflation rate in Austria eased to 2.8% year-on-year in July 2026 from 3.2% in the previous month, slightly higher than preliminary estimates of a 2.7% increase. This marked the lowest reading in five months, as price growth slowed for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (1.8% vs 2.0% in June), housing utilities (2.7% vs 3.0%), transportation (6.4% vs 6.5%), education (4.9% vs 5.5%), and miscellaneous and services (3.1% vs 4.7%). Moreover, costs fell for food and non-alcoholic beverages (-0.4% vs 1.3%) and clothing and footwear (-0.7% vs 1.8%). Meanwhile, inflation strengthened for health (4.6% vs 4.4%), recreation and culture (1.9% vs 1.0%), and restaurants and hotels (4.6% vs 4.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were unchanged in July, matching the pace in June. The annual harmonised inflation rate (HICP) rose by 2.7%, slowing from 3.2% in the preceding period, and slightly missing initial estimates of 2.6%.
2026-08-19
Austria Inflation Rate Eases to 5-Month Low
Austria’s annual inflation rate eased to 2.7% in July 2026 from 3.2% in the previous month, preliminary estimates showed. This marked the lowest reading since February, largely driven by lower food prices. Food, alcohol, and tobacco prices fell 0.1% year-on-year, down from a 1.5% increase in June, partly reflecting the reduction in VAT on basic foodstuffs from 10% to 4.9% effective July 2026. Price growth for manufactured goods also slowed to 0.8% from 1.1%, while services remained the main driver of inflation, with prices rising 4.4%, unchanged from June. In contrast, energy price growth accelerated slightly to 5.7% from 5.4%, as fuel and heating oil prices increased more strongly in the second half of July. On a monthly basis, consumer prices declined 0.1% in July, following a flat reading in June.
2026-07-31