The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic rose to 1.9% in March 2026 from 1.4% in February, confirming preliminary estimates and marking a three-month high. The main upward pressure came from higher transport costs (5.5% vs 3.3% in February), where fuel and lubricants for personal transport equipment swung sharply from an 8.4% decline in February to a 13.1% increase in March, making it the largest contributor to annual inflation. Inflation also picked up for housing and utilities (1.0% vs 0.8%), furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (1.7% vs 1.1%), information and communication (2.9% vs 2.4%), and recreation, sports and culture (2.5% vs 1.7%). On the other hand, prices declined for food and non-alcoholic beverages (-1.1% vs 0.4%) and clothing and footwear (-2.6% vs -2.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.6% in March, reversing a 0.1% fall in February, driven mainly by higher transport and fuel costs. source: Czech Statistical Office

Inflation Rate in Czech Republic increased to 1.90 percent in March from 1.40 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Czech Republic averaged 4.61 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 April of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Czech Republic increased to 1.90 percent in March from 1.40 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Czech Republic is expected to be 2.90 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 2.20 percent in 2027 and 2.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-07 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Mar 1.9% 1.4% 2% 2.3%
2026-04-14 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Mar 1.9% 1.4% 1.9% 1.9%
2026-05-06 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Apr 1.9%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 101.40 100.80 points Mar 2026
CPI Clothing 97.70 97.60 points Mar 2026
CPI Education 102.70 102.70 points Mar 2026
CPI Food 98.90 99.60 points Mar 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 100.30 100.10 points Mar 2026
CPI Recreation and Culture 101.40 101.40 points Mar 2026
CPI Restaurants and Hotels 102.90 102.60 points Mar 2026
CPI Transportation 105.80 99.60 points Mar 2026
Export Prices 116.50 116.90 points Feb 2026
Food Inflation -1.10 0.40 percent Mar 2026
GDP Deflator 104.20 103.40 points Dec 2025
Harmonised Consumer Prices 101.17 100.54 points Mar 2026
Import Prices 109.30 109.40 points Feb 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 1.90 1.40 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.60 -0.10 percent Mar 2026
Producer Prices 142.20 142.10 points Feb 2026
PPI YoY -2.90 -3.00 percent Feb 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
1.90 1.40 21.90 -0.40 1993 - 2026 percent Monthly
2005=100

News Stream
Czechia Inflation Confirmed at 3-Month High
The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic rose to 1.9% in March 2026 from 1.4% in February, confirming preliminary estimates and marking a three-month high. The main upward pressure came from higher transport costs (5.5% vs 3.3% in February), where fuel and lubricants for personal transport equipment swung sharply from an 8.4% decline in February to a 13.1% increase in March, making it the largest contributor to annual inflation. Inflation also picked up for housing and utilities (1.0% vs 0.8%), furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (1.7% vs 1.1%), information and communication (2.9% vs 2.4%), and recreation, sports and culture (2.5% vs 1.7%). On the other hand, prices declined for food and non-alcoholic beverages (-1.1% vs 0.4%) and clothing and footwear (-2.6% vs -2.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.6% in March, reversing a 0.1% fall in February, driven mainly by higher transport and fuel costs.
2026-04-14
Czech Republic Inflation Rises to 3-Month High
The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic rose to 1.9% year-on-year in March 2026, up from 1.4% in the previous month and slightly below market expectations of 2%, according to preliminary estimates. This marked the highest level since December 2025, driven by higher prices for services (4.7% vs 4.5% in February) and a rebound in goods prices (0.1% vs -0.7%). At the same time, the decline in energy prices eased (-1.7% vs -7.8%). Meanwhile, prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages fell (-1.1% vs 0.4%), while inflation in alcoholic beverages and tobacco slowed (3.3% vs 4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.6% in March, recovering from a 0.1% decline in February
2026-04-07
Czech Republic Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1.4%
Czech Republic’s inflation rate eased to 1.4% year-on-year in February 2026 from 1.6% in the previous month, confirming preliminary estimates. This marked the lowest reading since October 2016, as inflation slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.4% vs 1.3% in January), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4% vs 4.7%), furnishings, household equipment, and maintenance (1.1% vs 1.3%), health (3.9% vs 4.4%), recreation and culture (1.7% vs 2.5%), and restaurants and hotels (4.6% vs 4.9%). On the other hand, costs increased for information and communication (2.4% vs 1.5%) and education (4.1% vs 4%), while prices fell at a softer pace for clothing and footwear (-2.3% vs -2.6%) and transportation (-1.5% vs -1.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices dropped 0.1% in February, reversing a 0.9% gain in the preceding period.
2026-03-10