The annual inflation rate in Cyprus surged to 1.15% in March 2026, up from 0.06% in February. This marks the highest level since April 2025, as petroleum product prices rebounded, rising 2.26% from a 7.42% decline. Upward price pressures came mainly from food and non-alcoholic beverages (6.2% versus 2.4%), recreation and culture (2.9% versus 2.4%) and health (0.7% versus 0.5%), while prices grew at a slower pace for restaurants and hotels (3.3% versus 4.7%) and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (0.8% versus 1%). Meanwhile, deflation slowed for transport (-0.1% versus -3.7%) and clothing and footwear (-5.8% versus -6.8%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew 1.21%, rebounding from a 0.12% decline in the previous month. source: Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus

Inflation Rate in Cyprus increased to 1.15 percent in March from 0.06 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Cyprus averaged 3.64 percent from 1951 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 18.75 percent in July of 1951 and a record low of -3.59 percent in October of 1961. This page provides the latest reported value for - Cyprus Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Cyprus Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Cyprus increased to 1.15 percent in March from 0.06 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Cyprus is expected to be 1.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Cyprus Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.30 percent in 2027 and 2.20 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-05 10:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 0.06% 0.5% 0.6%
2026-04-02 09:50 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 1.15% 0.06% 0.5%
2026-05-07 09:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 1.15%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 101.07 99.86 points Mar 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 100.23 100.36 points Mar 2026
CPI Transportation 100.56 97.71 points Mar 2026
Food Inflation 6.20 2.36 percent Mar 2026
GDP Deflator 121.31 120.32 points Dec 2025
Harmonised Consumer Prices 100.45 99.40 points Mar 2026
Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM 1.00 0.00 percent Mar 2026
Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY 1.50 0.90 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 1.15 0.06 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.21 -0.12 percent Mar 2026
Producer Prices 122.90 122.70 points Feb 2026


Cyprus Inflation Rate
In Cyprus, the most important category in the consumer price index is Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (19 percent of total weight). Transport accounts for 15 percent; Housing and Utilities for 11 percent; Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 9 percent; Restaurants and Hotels for 8 percent and Clothing and Footwear for 7 percent. Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance; Health; Recreation and Culture; Communication; Education and Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco account for the remaining 30 percent of total weight.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.15 0.06 18.75 -3.59 1951 - 2026 percent Monthly

News Stream
Cyprus Inflation Rises to Near 1-Year High
The annual inflation rate in Cyprus surged to 1.15% in March 2026, up from 0.06% in February. This marks the highest level since April 2025, as petroleum product prices rebounded, rising 2.26% from a 7.42% decline. Upward price pressures came mainly from food and non-alcoholic beverages (6.2% versus 2.4%), recreation and culture (2.9% versus 2.4%) and health (0.7% versus 0.5%), while prices grew at a slower pace for restaurants and hotels (3.3% versus 4.7%) and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (0.8% versus 1%). Meanwhile, deflation slowed for transport (-0.1% versus -3.7%) and clothing and footwear (-5.8% versus -6.8%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew 1.21%, rebounding from a 0.12% decline in the previous month.
2026-04-02
Cyprus Inflation Rate Rises at Softer Pace
The annual inflation rate in Cyprus eased to 0.06% in February 2026 from 0.5% in the previous month. Prices moderated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.36% vs 3.01% in January), while deflation worsened for both housing and utilities (-1.41% vs -0.65%) and transport (-3.71% vs -2.45%). Overall inflation was also driven by easing prices of furnishings and home decoration, household equipment, and routine home maintenance (0.24% vs 0.39%), health (0.51% vs 0.79%), recreation, sports and culture (2.43% vs 3.16%), and restaurants and accommodation services (4.74% vs 4.78%). In contrast, deflation eased for clothing and footwear (-6.77% vs -7.01%), while price growth increased at a faster pace for personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (2.03% vs 1.78%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.12%, slowing from a 0.3% drop in January.
2026-03-05
Cyprus Inflation Rate Rises to 0.5% in January
Consumer prices in Cyprus rose by 0.5% year-on-year in January 2026, marking a rebound after eight consecutive months of deflation and following a 0.5% decline in December 2025. The increase was mainly driven by higher prices for food (up 3.01% vs. -2.93%), furnishings (0.4% vs. -0.23%), recreation and culture (3.17% vs. 2.20%), and education (3.71% vs. 3.45%). Meanwhile, inflation eased for restaurants and hotels (4.79% vs. 4.92%), health (0.79% vs. 1.12%), and non-alcoholic beverages and tobacco (0.75% vs. 1.04%). In contrast, price growth turned negative for communication (-1.97% vs. 0.54%), while deflation persisted in transports (-2.45% vs. -0.85%) and eased for housing and utilities (-0.65% vs. -1.65%) as well as clothing and footwear (-7.02% vs. -7.93%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.3%, following a 0.13% increase in the previous month.
2026-02-05