The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic eased to 2.1% year-on-year in May 2026 from 2.5% in the previous month, confirming preliminary estimates. Price growth moderated across several categories, including alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.7% vs 5.2% in April), recreation, sports and culture (3.0% vs 3.4%), health (2.8% vs 4.0%), information and communication (2.5% vs 3.4%), furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance (1.1% vs 1.4%), and personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (3.3% vs 3.5%). Meanwhile, deflation persisted for food and non-alcoholic beverages (-1.9% vs -1.3%) and clothing and footwear (-2.5% vs -2.4%). Conversely, inflation increased for housing and utilities (1.3% vs 1.2%), transport (9.4% vs 8.7%), education (4.0% vs 3.9%), and restaurants and hotels (4.4% vs 4.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices eased 0.1% in May from a 0.5% increase in April and marking the softest monthly gain since February. source: Czech Statistical Office

Inflation Rate in Czech Republic decreased to 2.10 percent in May from 2.50 percent in April of 2026. Inflation Rate in Czech Republic averaged 4.59 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 June of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Czech Republic decreased to 2.10 percent in May from 2.50 percent in April of 2026. Inflation Rate in Czech Republic is expected to be 2.40 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 2.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-06-04 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
May 2.1% 2.5% 2.3% 2.4%
2026-06-10 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
May 2.1% 2.5% 2.1% 2.1%
2026-07-07 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Jun 2.1% 2.4%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 102.00 101.90 points May 2026
CPI Clothing 97.90 97.80 points May 2026
CPI Education 102.80 102.70 points May 2026
CPI Food 99.10 98.50 points May 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 101.00 100.60 points May 2026
CPI Recreation and Culture 100.80 101.20 points May 2026
CPI Restaurants and Hotels 104.10 103.50 points May 2026
CPI Transportation 108.60 108.60 points May 2026
Export Prices 119.40 118.40 points Apr 2026
Food Inflation -1.90 -1.30 percent May 2026
GDP Deflator 104.20 103.40 points Dec 2025
Harmonised Consumer Prices 101.84 101.68 points May 2026
Import Prices 115.00 112.00 points Apr 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 2.10 2.50 percent May 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.10 0.50 percent May 2026
Producer Prices 146.10 146.30 points May 2026
PPI YoY 1.50 1.00 percent May 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
2.10 2.50 21.90 -0.40 1993 - 2026 percent Monthly
2005=100

News Stream
Czech Republic Inflation Rate at Confirmed at 2.1%
The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic increased to 2.1% year-on-year in May 2026, slowing from 2.5% in the previous month, confirming preliminary estimates. Price growth moderated across several categories, including alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.7% vs 5.2% in April), recreation, sports and culture (3.0% vs 3.4%), health (2.8% vs 4.0%), information and communication (2.5% vs 3.4%), furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance (1.1% vs 1.4%), and personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (3.3% vs 3.5%). Meanwhile, deflation persisted for food and non-alcoholic beverages (-1.9% vs -1.3%) and clothing and footwear (-2.5% vs -2.4%). Conversely, inflation increased for housing and utilities (1.3% vs 1.2%), transport (9.4% vs 8.7%), education (4.0% vs 3.9%), and restaurants and hotels (4.4% vs 4.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices eased 0.1% in May from a 0.5% increase in April and marking the softest monthly gain since February.
2026-06-10
Czech Republic Inflation Slows in May
The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic eased to 2.1% year-on-year in May 2026 from 2.5% in the previous month and came in slightly below market expectations of 2.3%, according to preliminary estimates. The slowdown was mainly due to softer price increases in alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.7% vs 5.2% in April), goods (0.6% vs 1.1%), and services (4.7% vs 4.8%). At the same time, costs for food and soft drinks continued to decline (-1.9% vs -1.3%).In contrast, energy prices increased further (1.8% vs. 1.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.1% in May 2026, slowing from a 0.5% increase in the previous month.
2026-06-04
Czechia Inflation Confirmed at 6-Month High
The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic rose to 2.5% year-on-year in April 2026 from 1.9% in the previous month, confirming preliminary estimates and marking the highest reading since October 2025. Price growth continued for several categories namely housing and utilities (1.2% vs 1% in March), transport (8.7% vs 5.5%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.2% vs 3.3%), recreation, sports and culture (3.4% vs 2.5%), information and communication (3.4% vs 2.9%), and health (4% vs 3.9%). Conversely, inflation eased for furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (1.4% vs 1.7%), restaurants and accommodation services (4.3% vs 4.4%), and personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods and services (3.5% vs 3.7%). Deflation also continued for food and non-alcoholic beverages (-1.3% vs -1.1%) and clothing and footwear (-2.4% vs -2.6%), though at a softer pace. On a monthly basis, consumer prices slowed slightly to 0.5% in April from 0.6%.
2026-05-13