The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term. This page provides values for Harmonised Consumer Prices reported in several countries. The table has current values for Harmonised Consumer Prices, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency plus links to historical data charts.