The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic rose to 2.5% in September 2026 from 1.9% in the previous month, confirming preliminary estimates. This marked the highest reading since April, driven by an acceleration in transport costs (13.2% vs. 9.6% in August), with fuel and lubricant prices surging by 37.5% year-on-year, and a moderation in the deflation of food and non-alcoholic beverages (-3.5% vs. -4.3%). Prices also rose faster for housing and utilities (1.7% vs. 1.5%), recreation and culture (2.5% vs. 0.4%), personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (4.0% vs. 3.8%), information and communication (2.9% vs. 2.0%), and education (4.7% vs. 4.0%). Meanwhile, inflation eased for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4.6% vs. 4.7%), health (3.8% vs. 4.2%), and restaurants and accommodation services (4.2% vs. 4.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were unchanged in September, down from a 0.3% increase in August. source: Czech Statistical Office

Inflation Rate in Czech Republic increased to 2.50 percent in September from 1.90 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Czech Republic averaged 4.57 percent from 1993 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 21.90 percent in February of 1993 and a record low of -0.40 percent in January of 2003. This page provides - Czech Republic Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Czech Republic Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Czech Republic increased to 2.50 percent in September from 1.90 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Czech Republic is expected to be 2.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Czech Republic Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.40 percent in 2027 and 2.30 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-10-06 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Sep 2.5% 1.9% 2.4% 2.5%
2026-10-13 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Sep 2.5% 1.9% 2.5% 2.5%
2026-11-04 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Oct


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 102.60 102.60 points Sep 2026
CPI Clothing 96.50 96.00 points Sep 2026
CPI Education 107.10 102.90 points Sep 2026
CPI Food 95.90 96.30 points Sep 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 102.10 101.90 points Sep 2026
CPI Recreation and Culture 108.00 108.00 points Sep 2026
CPI Restaurants and Hotels 104.90 104.90 points Sep 2026
CPI Transportation 112.50 109.50 points Sep 2026
Export Prices 121.50 120.70 points Aug 2026
Food Inflation -3.50 -4.30 percent Sep 2026
GDP Deflator 102.60 102.90 points Jun 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 102.16 102.25 points Sep 2026
Import Prices 116.70 116.10 points Aug 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 2.50 1.90 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.00 0.30 percent Sep 2026
Producer Prices 148.40 146.60 points Sep 2026
PPI YoY 3.70 2.00 percent Sep 2026


Czech Republic Inflation Rate
In Czech Republic, the most important category in the consumer price index is Housing and Utilities (27 percent of total weight). Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages accounts for 18 percent; Transport for 10 percent; Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco for 9 percent; Recreation and Culture for 8 percent and Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 6 percent. Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance; Restaurants and Hotels; Clothing and Footwear; Communication; Health and Education account for the remaining 27 percent of total weight.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2.50 1.90 21.90 -0.40 1993 - 2026 percent Monthly
2005=100

News Stream
Czechia Inflation Confirmed at 5-Month High
The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic rose to 2.5% in September 2026 from 1.9% in the previous month, confirming preliminary estimates. This marked the highest reading since April, driven by an acceleration in transport costs (13.2% vs. 9.6% in August), with fuel and lubricant prices surging by 37.5% year-on-year, and a moderation in the deflation of food and non-alcoholic beverages (-3.5% vs. -4.3%). Prices also rose faster for housing and utilities (1.7% vs. 1.5%), recreation and culture (2.5% vs. 0.4%), personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (4.0% vs. 3.8%), information and communication (2.9% vs. 2.0%), and education (4.7% vs. 4.0%). Meanwhile, inflation eased for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4.6% vs. 4.7%), health (3.8% vs. 4.2%), and restaurants and accommodation services (4.2% vs. 4.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were unchanged in September, down from a 0.3% increase in August.
2026-10-13
Czechia Inflation Rate at 5-Month High
The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic rose to 2.5% in September 2026 from 1.9% in August, slightly above expectations of 2.4%, according to preliminary estimates. This marked the highest reading since April, as price growth accelerated for energy (5.9% vs 2.3% in August) and goods (1.2% vs 0.2%), while it also edged up for services (4.6% vs 4.5%). At the same time, deflation eased for food and soft drinks (-3.5% vs -4.3%). Meanwhile, inflation eased slightly for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4.6% vs 4.7%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were unchanged in September after rising 0.3% in August, marking the lowest reading since June.
2026-10-06
Czech Republic Inflation Confirmed at 3-Month High
The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic rose to 1.9% in August 2026, confirming preliminary estimates and up from 1.7% in July. The latest reading also marked the highest inflation rate since May, mainly driven by faster price growth in transport, which accelerated to 9.6% from 6.6% in July. Within the category, fuels and lubricants surged 26.2% year-on-year (vs 16.8%), with average diesel prices reaching their highest level since October 2022. Housing inflation also remained elevated at 5.4%, with rents rising 6.1% and prices for materials and services for minor repairs and maintenance increasing 5.4%. Meanwhile, food and non-alcoholic beverages recorded deeper deflation, with prices falling 4.3% after a 3.1% decline in the previous month. Additionally, electricity prices fell 11.2% and natural gas 4.8%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew by 0.3% in August, easing from a 0.6% gain in the preceding period.
2026-09-10