Austria Inflation Rate Confirmed at 3.1%

The annual inflation rate in Austria rose to 3.1% in April 2025 from 2.9% in the previous month, in line with preliminary estimates.

Prices accelerated mainly for education (5% vs 2.3% in March) and miscellaneous goods and services (5% vs 4.7%), while it remained unchanged for furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (at 5.2%) and transport (at 4.8%).

Additionally, costs declined at a softer pace for health (-0.8% vs -0.9%).

Meanwhile, inflation moderated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.9% vs 3.1%) and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.6% vs 3.7%), while it decreased for housing and utilities (-0.7% vs 0.2%) and recreation and culture (-6% vs -5.6%).

On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.2% in April, the same pace as in the preceding period.