The annual inflation rate in Poland eased for the fourth month to a near two-year low of 2.2% in January 2026 from 2.4% in the prior month, primarily due to last year's high base effect. Still, the reading came slightly above forecasts of 2%. Food, housing, and energy bills were the main drivers of price increases, with food and non-alcoholic beverages up 2.4% year-on-year, housing 2.9%, and energy bills 3.4%. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco also rose 7.0% following excise tax hikes, while fuels fell 7.1%, moderating overall inflation. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.6% in January, after being flat in the previous month. source: Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS)

Inflation Rate in Poland decreased to 2.20 percent in January from 2.40 percent in December of 2025. Inflation Rate in Poland averaged 7.95 percent from 1992 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 46.50 percent in April of 1992 and a record low of -1.60 percent in February of 2015. This page provides the latest reported value for - Poland Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Poland Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on March of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Poland decreased to 2.20 percent in January from 2.40 percent in December of 2025. Inflation Rate in Poland is expected to be 2.80 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Poland Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.80 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-01-15 09:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Dec 2.4% 2.5% 2.4% 2.4%
2026-02-13 09:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jan 2.2% 2.4% 2% 2.2%
2026-03-13 09:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 2.2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 269.30 267.70 points Jan 2026
Core Consumer Prices 156.06 156.04 points Dec 2025
Export Prices 95.50 101.00 points Oct 2025
Food Inflation 2.40 2.40 percent Jan 2026
Import Prices 94.20 96.20 points Oct 2025
Inflation Rate YoY 2.20 2.40 percent Jan 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.60 0.00 percent Jan 2026
Producer Prices 113.60 113.90 points Jan 2026
PPI YoY -2.60 -2.50 percent Jan 2026


Poland Inflation Rate
In Poland, the most important categories in the consumer price index are: Food and non-alcoholic beverages (24 percent of the total weight); Housing energy/maintenance (21 percent); Transport (9 percent); Recreation and Culture (7 percent). Alcohol and tobacco, Health, Other goods and services, and Clothing account for 6 percent each. Communication, Restaurants and Hotels, Household Equipment and Education account for the remaining 17 percent of total weight.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2.20 2.40 46.50 -1.60 1992 - 2026 percent Monthly
1998=100, NSA

News Stream
Poland Inflation Rate Falls Less than Anticipated
The annual inflation rate in Poland eased for the fourth month to a near two-year low of 2.2% in January 2026 from 2.4% in the prior month, primarily due to last year's high base effect. Still, the reading came slightly above forecasts of 2%. Food, housing, and energy bills were the main drivers of price increases, with food and non-alcoholic beverages up 2.4% year-on-year, housing 2.9%, and energy bills 3.4%. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco also rose 7.0% following excise tax hikes, while fuels fell 7.1%, moderating overall inflation. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.6% in January, after being flat in the previous month.
2026-02-13
Poland Inflation Falls to Lowest Since April 2024
Annual inflation in Poland slowed to 2.4% in December 2025, the lowest since April 2024, easing from 2.5% in the previous month and in line with preliminary estimates. The moderation was driven by slower price growth in food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.4% vs. 2.7% in November), as well as deeper declines in transport (-3.2% vs. -2.3%) and clothing and footwear (-2.2% vs. -2.1%). In contrast, inflation accelerated in recreation and culture (1.9% vs. 1.7%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (7.9% vs. 7.1%), and other goods and services (1.3% vs. 1.0%), while the decline in furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance eased (-1.4% vs. -1.8%). Prices in housing and utilities (4.1%) and education (6.1%) remained stable. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were flat in December, after rising 0.1% in November.
2026-01-15
Poland Inflation Slows to 2.4% in December
The annual inflation rate in Poland eased to 2.4% in December 2025 from 2.5% in November, reaching its lowest level since April 2024, according to a flash estimate. The moderation was led by falling prices for fuel and transport equipment, which declined 3.1%, partially offset by increases in food and non-alcoholic beverages (+2.4%) and electricity, gas, and other fuels (+2.8%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were unchanged in December.
2025-12-31