The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic slowed to 1.6% in January 2026 from 2.1% in the previous month, confirming preliminary estimates. This marked the lowest reading since November 2016, mainly due to lowest costs of clothing and footwear (-2.6% vs -2.1% in December) and transport (-1.6% vs -0.1%). Additionally, inflation softened for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.3% vs 1.7%), housing and utilities (0.8% vs 1.9%), and information and communication (1.5% vs 2.3%). In contrast, prices increased further for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4.7% vs 4.1%) and health (4.4% vs 3.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.9% in January, rebounding from 0.3% fall in the preceding period. source: Czech Statistical Office

Inflation Rate in Czech Republic decreased to 1.60 percent in January from 2.10 percent in December of 2025. Inflation Rate in Czech Republic averaged 4.62 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 February of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Czech Republic decreased to 1.60 percent in January from 2.10 percent in December of 2025. Inflation Rate in Czech Republic is expected to be 2.10 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 2.00 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-05 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Jan 1.6% 2.1% 1.7% 1.8%
2026-02-13 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Jan 1.6% 2.1% 1.6% 1.6%
2026-03-04 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Feb 2.1%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 156.50 155.20 points Jan 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 171.40 172.70 points Jan 2026
CPI Transportation 133.10 133.80 points Jan 2026
Export Prices 116.20 116.30 points Dec 2025
Food Inflation 1.30 1.70 percent Jan 2026
GDP Deflator 103.30 103.40 points Sep 2025
Harmonised Consumer Prices 99.74 100.08 points Dec 2025
Import Prices 109.00 109.20 points Dec 2025
Inflation Rate YoY 1.60 2.10 percent Jan 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.90 -0.30 percent Jan 2026
Producer Prices 143.10 143.40 points Dec 2025
PPI YoY -2.10 -1.30 percent Dec 2025


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
1.60 2.10 21.90 -0.40 1993 - 2026 percent Monthly
2005=100

News Stream
Czech Republic Inflation Confirmed at 2016-Lows
The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic slowed to 1.6% in January 2026 from 2.1% in the previous month, confirming preliminary estimates. This marked the lowest reading since November 2016, mainly due to lowest costs of clothing and footwear (-2.6% vs -2.1% in December) and transport (-1.6% vs -0.1%). Additionally, inflation softened for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.3% vs 1.7%), housing and utilities (0.8% vs 1.9%), and information and communication (1.5% vs 2.3%). In contrast, prices increased further for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4.7% vs 4.1%) and health (4.4% vs 3.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.9% in January, rebounding from 0.3% fall in the preceding period.
2026-02-13
Czech Republic Inflation Falls to 2016-Lows
The annual inflation in the Czech Republic eased to 1.6% in January 2026 from 2.1% in the previous month, slightly below market expectations of 1.7%, preliminary estimates showed. This marked the lowest reading since November 2016, as costs in goods declined (-0.4% vs 0.5% in December), while deflation for energy deepened further (-7.9% vs -4.2%). Food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation also moderated (1.3% vs 1.7%), while it held steady for services (4.7%). Meanwhile, inflation for alcoholic beverages and tobacco persisted (4.7% vs 4.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.9%, rebounding from a 0.3% decline in the prior month.
2026-02-05
Czech Republic Inflation Rate Confirmed at 2.1%
The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic held steady at 2.1% in December 2025, unchanged from November, confirming preliminary estimates. Prices continued to increase for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4.1% vs 4% in November), housing and utilities (1.9% vs 1.7%), furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (1.4% vs 1.0%), health (3.3% vs 2.9%), restaurants and hotels (4.7% vs 4.6%), and miscellaneous goods and services (3.5% vs 3.2%). Meanwhile, inflation eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.7% vs 2.2%), communication (0.4% vs 0.5%), and recreation and culture (3.6% vs 3.7%), while cost in education remained steady at 4.1%. Transport costs also declined (-0.2% vs 0.4%), while deflation persisted for clothing and footwear at 2.1%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.3% in December, unchanged from the previous month.
2026-01-13