The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic rose to 1.7% year-on-year in July 2026, confirming preliminary estimates and up from 1.5% in June. Price growth accelerated for housing and utilities (1.6% vs 1.3%), transport (6.6% vs 5.7%), furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (1.6% vs 1.3%), and health (3.7% vs 3.4%). Meanwhile, deflation eased in food and non-alcoholic beverages (-3.1% vs -3.4%). At the same time, price growth moderated for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.7% vs 4.3%), recreation, sports, and culture (0.9% vs 2.7%), restaurants and accommodation services (4.3% vs 4.5%), and information and communication (1.8% vs 1.9%). Inflation was unchanged for education (4.0%) and personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (3.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.6% in July, rebounding from a 0.3% decline in June and marking the highest monthly increase since March. source: Czech Statistical Office

Inflation Rate in Czech Republic increased to 1.70 percent in July from 1.50 percent in June of 2026. Inflation Rate in Czech Republic averaged 4.58 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 August of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Czech Republic increased to 1.70 percent in July from 1.50 percent in June of 2026. Inflation Rate in Czech Republic 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 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
2026-08-05 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Jul 1.7% 1.5% 1.7% 1.6%
2026-08-11 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Jul 1.7% 1.5% 1.7% 1.7%
2026-09-04 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Aug


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 102.30 101.70 points Jul 2026
CPI Clothing 96.30 97.60 points Jul 2026
CPI Education 102.90 102.90 points Jul 2026
CPI Food 97.40 97.80 points Jul 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 101.70 101.20 points Jul 2026
CPI Recreation and Culture 106.90 101.20 points Jul 2026
CPI Restaurants and Hotels 104.70 104.40 points Jul 2026
CPI Transportation 106.90 105.50 points Jul 2026
Export Prices 120.70 120.30 points Jun 2026
Food Inflation -3.10 -3.40 percent Jul 2026
GDP Deflator 102.90 103.90 points Mar 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 101.37 101.84 points Jun 2026
Import Prices 115.50 115.80 points Jun 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 1.70 1.50 percent Jul 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.60 -0.30 percent Jul 2026
Producer Prices 146.00 145.50 points Jul 2026
PPI YoY 1.60 1.30 percent Jul 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
1.70 1.50 21.90 -0.40 1993 - 2026 percent Monthly
2005=100

News Stream
Czech Republic Inflation Confirmed at 1.7% in July
The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic rose to 1.7% year-on-year in July 2026, confirming preliminary estimates and up from 1.5% in June. Price growth accelerated for housing and utilities (1.6% vs 1.3%), transport (6.6% vs 5.7%), furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (1.6% vs 1.3%), and health (3.7% vs 3.4%). Meanwhile, deflation eased in food and non-alcoholic beverages (-3.1% vs -3.4%). At the same time, price growth moderated for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.7% vs 4.3%), recreation, sports, and culture (0.9% vs 2.7%), restaurants and accommodation services (4.3% vs 4.5%), and information and communication (1.8% vs 1.9%). Inflation was unchanged for education (4.0%) and personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (3.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.6% in July, rebounding from a 0.3% decline in June and marking the highest monthly increase since March.
2026-08-11
Czechia Inflation Edges Higher in July
The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic rose to 1.7% in July 2026 from 1.5% in the previous month, in line with market expectations, according to preliminary estimates. Service price inflation picked up (4.7% vs. 4.5% in June), while deflation eased for food and beverages (-3.1% vs. -3.4%), energy (-0.3% vs. -1.0%), and goods (-0.2% vs. -0.4%). Meanwhile, inflation slowed for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.7% vs. 4.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.6% in July, rebounding from a 0.3% decline in June and marking the strongest monthly increase since March.
2026-08-05
Czech Republic Inflation Confirmed at 4-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic rose to 1.5% in June 2026, confirming initial estimates and slowing from 2.1% in the previous month. This marked the lowest reading since February, driven largely by declines in prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages (-3.4% vs -1.9% in May) and clothing and footwear (-2.7% vs -2.5%). At the same time, inflation softened for transport (5.7% vs 9.4%), information and communication (1.9% vs 2.5%), and recreation, sport and culture (2.7% vs 3%). In contrast, costs increased at a faster pace for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4.3% vs 3.7%), furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance (1.3% vs 1.1%), and health (3.4% vs 2.8%), while inflation remained steady for housing and utilities (at 1.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.3% in June, marking the first decline in four months and reversing a 0.1% gain in the preceding period.
2026-07-10