The annual inflation rate in Finland further climbed to 1.3% in March 2026 from a thirteen-month high of 0.6% in the previous month. It marked the highest reading since June 2024, primarily driven by a rebound in housing and utilities (1.2% vs -0.2% in February) and a notable increase in transport (3.1% vs 0%) amid global energy disruptions driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict. In contrast, costs eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.5% vs 1.4%), furniture, household appliances and general housekeeping (2.1% vs 3.9%), and restaurants and hotels (2.5% vs 2.6%). In addition, deflation deepened for clothing and footwear (-0.9% vs -0.1%), while it remained unchanged for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.6% vs 3.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices eased to 0.7% from a more than three-year high of 1.1% in February. Meanwhile, harmonized consumer prices rose 2.5% in March, from 1.8% in the prior month, marking its highest level since September 2023. source: Statistics Finland

Inflation Rate in Finland increased to 1.30 percent in March from 0.60 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Finland averaged 4.51 percent from 1961 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 19.31 percent in January of 1975 and a record low of -1.54 percent in October of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Finland Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Finland Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Finland increased to 1.30 percent in March from 0.60 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Finland 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 Finland Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.10 percent in 2027 and 2.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-13 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 0.6% -0.2% 0.5%
2026-04-14 05:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 1.3% 0.6% 1.2%
2026-05-13 05:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 1.3% 1.8%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 101.56 100.83 points Mar 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 102.23 101.27 points Mar 2026
CPI Transportation 103.43 100.82 points Mar 2026
Export Prices 118.50 115.50 points Mar 2026
Food Inflation 0.50 1.40 percent Mar 2026
GDP Deflator 116.56 115.91 points Dec 2025
Harmonised Consumer Prices 102.33 101.48 points Mar 2026
Import Prices 118.80 113.90 points Mar 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 1.30 0.60 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.70 1.10 percent Mar 2026
Producer Prices 120.60 122.30 points Mar 2026
PPI YoY 2.60 3.80 percent Mar 2026
Wholesale Prices 2979.00 3031.00 points Mar 2026


Finland Inflation Rate
In Finland, the most important category in the consumer price index is housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (25 percent of total weight). Food and non-alcoholic beverages accounts for 14 percent; transport for 13 percent and recreation and culture for 12 percent. Consumer price index in Finland also includes miscellaneous goods and services (7 percent); restaurants and hotels (7 percent) and furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (5 percent). Health; alcoholic beverages and tobacco; clothing and footwear; communication and education account for remaining 17 percent of total weight.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.30 0.60 19.31 -1.54 1961 - 2026 percent Monthly
2015=100; NSA

News Stream
Finnish Inflation Rate Highest Since 2024
The annual inflation rate in Finland further climbed to 1.3% in March 2026 from a thirteen-month high of 0.6% in the previous month. It marked the highest reading since June 2024, primarily driven by a rebound in housing and utilities (1.2% vs -0.2% in February) and a notable increase in transport (3.1% vs 0%) amid global energy disruptions driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict. In contrast, costs eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.5% vs 1.4%), furniture, household appliances and general housekeeping (2.1% vs 3.9%), and restaurants and hotels (2.5% vs 2.6%). In addition, deflation deepened for clothing and footwear (-0.9% vs -0.1%), while it remained unchanged for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.6% vs 3.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices eased to 0.7% from a more than three-year high of 1.1% in February. Meanwhile, harmonized consumer prices rose 2.5% in March, from 1.8% in the prior month, marking its highest level since September 2023.
2026-04-14
Finnish Inflation Rate at 13-Month High
Consumer prices in Finland rose 0.6% year-on-year in February 2026, rebounding from a 0.2% decline in January. This marked the highest reading since January 2025, largely due to a significant easing of deflation in housing and utilities (-0.2% vs -2.3% in January) and prices stalling in transport (0% vs -0.2%). Overall inflation was also driven by higher consumer prices in furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (3.9% vs 1.6%), recreation, sport and culture (1.7% vs 1.3%), and restaurants and accommodation (2.6% vs 2%). In contrast, costs edged down for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.4% vs 1.6%) and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.6% vs 3.7%), while it declined for clothing and footwear (-0.1% vs 0.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased to a more than three-year high of 1.1%, recovering from a 0.2% drop in the previous month. Meanwhile, the harmonized consumer prices rose 1.8% from 1% in January, marking its highest level since September.
2026-03-13
Finnish Consumer Prices Fall in January
Consumer prices in Finland fell by 0.2% year-on-year in January 2026, reversing a 0.2% rise in the previous month. Main downward pressure came from declines in costs for housing and utilities (-2.3% vs -2% in December), health (-0.1% vs 5.6%), and miscellaneous goods and services (-4.9% vs -2%). Additionally, inflation moderated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.6% vs 2%), information and communication (2.5% vs 4.2%), and recreation, sport and culture (1.3% vs 1.9%). On the other hand, prices increased for alcoholic beverages (3.7% vs 2.3%), clothing and footwear (0.3% vs -0.4%), and education services (11.1% vs 2.8%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices decreased by 0.2% in January, slipping from a 0.2% gain in the preceding period.
2026-02-19