The annual inflation rate in Greece quickened further to 5.4% in April 2026 from 3.9% in the prior month, reaching the highest level since February 2023. Rising energy and fuel costs, along with sustained increases in basic food prices have supported the overall rise in inflation. Price increases were most pronounced in housing and utilities (13.8% vs 5.7% in March), amid higher electricity tariffs, and transportation (10% vs 8%), particularly fuel and air travel costs, while food inflation stayed elevated at 4.4% vs 4.5%. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 1.5% in April, after a 2.6% advance in the prior month. Meanwhile, the EU-harmonized annual inflation rate accelerated to 4.6%, the steepest since March 2023, up from 3.4% in the month before. source: National Statistical Service of Greece

Inflation Rate in Greece increased to 5.40 percent in April from 3.90 percent in March of 2026. Inflation Rate in Greece averaged 7.73 percent from 1960 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 33.70 percent in January of 1974 and a record low of -2.90 percent in November of 2013. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Greece Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on June of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Greece increased to 5.40 percent in April from 3.90 percent in March of 2026. Inflation Rate in Greece is expected to be 5.20 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Greece Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 3.60 percent in 2027 and 2.60 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-15 09:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 3.9% 2.7% 3.0%
2026-05-08 09:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 5.4% 3.9% 4.4%
2026-06-10 09:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
May 5.4% 5.7%



Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Food Inflation 4.40 4.50 percent Apr 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 126.83 124.94 points Apr 2026
Core Consumer Prices 119.25 118.05 points Apr 2026
Core Inflation Rate 3.10 3.10 percent Apr 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 139.52 133.69 points Apr 2026
CPI Transportation 135.73 130.86 points Apr 2026
GDP Deflator 123.58 122.07 points Mar 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 105.02 104.26 points May 2026
Import Prices 122.01 106.79 points Mar 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 5.40 3.90 percent Apr 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.50 2.60 percent Apr 2026
Producer Prices 137.90 136.25 points Apr 2026
PPI YoY 12.80 8.30 percent Apr 2026


Greece Inflation Rate
In Greece, the most important categories in the consumer price index are: food and non-alcoholic beverages (21 percent of total weight); housing (16 percent); and transport (14 percent). The index also includes: hotels, cafés and restaurants (10 percent); health (8 percent); miscellaneous goods and services (7 percent); and clothing and footwear (6 percent). Household equipment, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, communication, recreation and culture, and education account for the remaining 19 percent of total weight.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
5.40 3.90 33.70 -2.90 1960 - 2026 percent Monthly
2020=100

News Stream
Greece Inflation Rate Picks Up to Over 3-Year High
The annual inflation rate in Greece quickened further to 5.4% in April 2026 from 3.9% in the prior month, reaching the highest level since February 2023. Rising energy and fuel costs, along with sustained increases in basic food prices have supported the overall rise in inflation. Price increases were most pronounced in housing and utilities (13.8% vs 5.7% in March), amid higher electricity tariffs, and transportation (10% vs 8%), particularly fuel and air travel costs, while food inflation stayed elevated at 4.4% vs 4.5%. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 1.5% in April, after a 2.6% advance in the prior month. Meanwhile, the EU-harmonized annual inflation rate accelerated to 4.6%, the steepest since March 2023, up from 3.4% in the month before.
2026-05-08
Greece Inflation Rate Rise the Most in 3 Years
The annual inflation rate in Greece accelerated to 3.9% in March 2026 from 2.7% in the previous month. This marked the highest reading since March 2023, driven largely by higher prices in housing utilities (5.7% vs 2.6%), transportation (8.1% vs 1%), and health (1.4% vs 0.5%). At the same time, costs for alcoholic beverages and tobacco rose to 0.9% after stagnating, while deflation eased for information and communication (-2.3% vs. -2.4%) and miscellaneous goods and services (-0.4% vs. -0.6%). On the other hand, prices decreased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.5% vs 5.2%), clothing and footwear (2.1% vs 10.1%), and restaurants and hotels (6.1% vs 6.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices jumped by 2.6% in March, following a 0.1% increase in the preceding period. Meanwhile, the EU-harmonised annual inflation rate picked up to 3.4%, the highest reading since July 2025, and up from 3.1% previously.
2026-04-15
Greece Inflation Rate Rises to 2.7%
The annual inflation rate in Greece accelerated to 2.7% in February 2026 from 2.5% in January, marking the highest reading since last August. Inflation mainly accelerated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.2% vs 4.5%) and housing and utilities (2.6% vs 2.1%). Price growth also picked up for clothing and footwear (10.1% vs 8.0%), health (0.5% vs 0.4%), and transport (1.0% vs 0.9%). In contrast, costs rose at a softer pace for recreation, sport and culture (1.5% vs 2.0%) and restaurants and accommodation services (6.5% vs 6.8%), while they stalled for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (0.0% vs 2.0%) and furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (0.0% vs -0.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.1%, rebounding from a 0.8% decline in January. Meanwhile, the EU-harmonized annual inflation rate picked up to 3.1%, the highest reading since last August, and up from 2.9% previously.
2026-03-10