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. source: Czech Statistical Office

Inflation Rate in Czech Republic decreased to 1.40 percent in February from 1.60 percent in January 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 March of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Czech Republic decreased to 1.40 percent in February from 1.60 percent in January of 2026. Inflation Rate in Czech Republic is expected to be 1.60 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
2026-03-04 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Feb 1.4% 1.6% 1.6% 1.6%
2026-03-10 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Feb 1.4% 1.6% 1.4% 1.4%
2026-04-07 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Mar 1.6%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 156.40 156.50 points Feb 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 171.50 171.40 points Feb 2026
CPI Transportation 133.70 133.10 points Feb 2026
Export Prices 116.90 116.20 points Jan 2026
Food Inflation 0.40 1.30 percent Feb 2026
GDP Deflator 103.30 103.40 points Sep 2025
Harmonised Consumer Prices 100.54 100.62 points Feb 2026
Import Prices 109.40 109.00 points Jan 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 1.40 1.60 percent Feb 2026
Inflation Rate MoM -0.10 0.90 percent Feb 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
1.40 1.60 21.90 -0.40 1993 - 2026 percent Monthly
2005=100

News Stream
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
Czech Republic Inflation Extends Fall to 2016 Low
The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic eased to 1.4% in February 2026 from 1.6% in the previous month, slightly below market expectations of 1.6%, according to preliminary estimates. This marked the lowest reading since October 2016, as price growth slowed for food and beverages (0.4% vs 1.3% in January), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4% vs 4.7%), and services (4.5% vs 4.7%). Deflation in goods also deepened (-0.7% vs -0.4%), while it slightly eased for energy (-7.8% vs -7.9%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.1% in February, reversing a 0.9% increase in the prior month.
2026-03-04
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