The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic eased to 2.4% in October 2026 from 2.5% in the previous month, confirming preliminary estimates. Price growth slowed for transport (12.2% vs. 13.2% in September), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4.0% vs. 4.6%), and personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (3.7% vs. 4.0%). At the same time, deflation deepened in food and non-alcoholic beverages (-4.0% vs. -3.5%), while it eased slightly for clothing and footwear (-3.0% vs. -2.8%). Meanwhile, inflation remained steady for housing and utilities (1.7%), education (4.7%), and restaurants and hotels (4.2%). Price growth accelerated for furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (1.9% vs. 1.7%), health (4.5% vs. 3.8%), information and communication (3.0% vs. 2.9%), and recreation and culture (3.1% vs. 2.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up by 0.4% in October, following no change in the previous month. source: Czech Statistical Office

Inflation Rate in Czech Republic decreased to 2.40 percent in October from 2.50 percent in September of 2026. Inflation Rate in Czech Republic averaged 4.56 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 November of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Czech Republic decreased to 2.40 percent in October from 2.50 percent in September of 2026. Inflation Rate in Czech Republic is expected to be 2.50 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 2.70 percent in 2027 and 2.40 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-11-04 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Oct 2.4% 2.5% 2.5% 2.5%
2026-11-10 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Oct 2.4% 2.5% 2.4% 2.4%
2026-12-04 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Nov


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 103.00 102.60 points Oct 2026
CPI Clothing 97.60 96.50 points Oct 2026
CPI Education 107.20 107.10 points Oct 2026
CPI Food 96.50 95.90 points Oct 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 102.40 102.10 points Oct 2026
CPI Recreation and Culture 102.60 101.60 points Oct 2026
CPI Restaurants and Hotels 105.60 104.90 points Oct 2026
CPI Transportation 111.80 112.50 points Oct 2026
Export Prices 123.30 121.50 points Sep 2026
Food Inflation -4.00 -3.50 percent Oct 2026
GDP Deflator 102.60 102.90 points Jun 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 102.16 102.25 points Sep 2026
Import Prices 118.80 116.70 points Sep 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 2.40 2.50 percent Oct 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.40 0.00 percent Oct 2026
Producer Prices 148.40 146.60 points Sep 2026
PPI YoY 3.70 2.00 percent Sep 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
2.40 2.50 21.90 -0.40 1993 - 2026 percent Monthly
2005=100

News Stream
Czechia Inflation Rate Confirmed at 2.4%
The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic eased to 2.4% in October 2026 from 2.5% in the previous month, confirming preliminary estimates. Price growth slowed for transport (12.2% vs. 13.2% in September), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4.0% vs. 4.6%), and personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (3.7% vs. 4.0%). At the same time, deflation deepened in food and non-alcoholic beverages (-4.0% vs. -3.5%), while it eased slightly for clothing and footwear (-3.0% vs. -2.8%). Meanwhile, inflation remained steady for housing and utilities (1.7%), education (4.7%), and restaurants and hotels (4.2%). Price growth accelerated for furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (1.9% vs. 1.7%), health (4.5% vs. 3.8%), information and communication (3.0% vs. 2.9%), and recreation and culture (3.1% vs. 2.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up by 0.4% in October, following no change in the previous month.
2026-11-10
Czechia Inflation Rate Edges Lower
The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic edged down to 2.4% in October 2026, below market expectations and September’s five-month high of 2.5%, preliminary estimates showed. Prices increased at a softer pace for energy (5.6% vs 5.9% in September), services (4.5% vs 4.6%) and goods (0.9% vs 1.2%). At the same time, prices moderated for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4% vs 4.6%), while deflation deepened for food and soft drinks (-4% vs -3.5%), processed foods, alcohol and tobacco (-0.8% vs -0.5%), and unprocessed foods (-3.5% vs -2.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.4% after remaining flat in September, slightly below market expectations of 0.5%.
2026-11-04
Czechia Inflation Confirmed at 5-Month High
The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic rose to 2.5% in September 2026 from 1.9% in the previous month, confirming preliminary estimates. This marked the highest reading since April, driven by an acceleration in transport costs (13.2% vs. 9.6% in August), with fuel and lubricant prices surging by 37.5% year-on-year, and a moderation in the deflation of food and non-alcoholic beverages (-3.5% vs. -4.3%). Prices also rose faster for housing and utilities (1.7% vs. 1.5%), recreation and culture (2.5% vs. 0.4%), personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (4.0% vs. 3.8%), information and communication (2.9% vs. 2.0%), and education (4.7% vs. 4.0%). Meanwhile, inflation eased for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4.6% vs. 4.7%), health (3.8% vs. 4.2%), and restaurants and accommodation services (4.2% vs. 4.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were unchanged in September, down from a 0.3% increase in August.
2026-10-13