The annual inflation rate in Poland rose to 3.2% in April 2026 from 3% in the previous month, in line with initial estimates. This marked the highest reading since June last year, largely driven by faster increases in costs for housing and utilities (4.8% vs 4.3% in March), health (5% vs 4.7%), transport (3.5% vs 3.1%), and information and communication (4.7% vs 2.9%). At the same time, prices declined at a softer pace for clothing and footwear (-2.8% vs -3.2%) and furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (-0.8% vs -1.6%). On the other hand, inflation softened for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.9% vs 2.1%) and recreation, sport and culture (4.6% vs 5.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew by 0.6% in April, slowing from a 1.1% gain in the preceding period. source: Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS)

Inflation Rate in Poland increased to 3.20 percent in April from 3 percent in March of 2026. Inflation Rate in Poland averaged 7.91 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 May of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Poland increased to 3.20 percent in April from 3 percent in March of 2026. Inflation Rate in Poland is expected to be 3.90 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 3.70 percent in 2027 and 2.50 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-30 07:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Apr 3.2% 3% 3.5%
2026-05-15 07:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Apr 3.2% 3% 3.2% 3.2%
2026-05-29 07:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
May 3.2% 3.3%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 275.00 273.40 points Apr 2026
Export Prices 92.90 90.70 points Jan 2026
Food Inflation 1.90 2.10 percent Apr 2026
Import Prices 95.80 96.90 points Jan 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 3.20 3.00 percent Apr 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.60 1.10 percent Apr 2026
Producer Prices 115.20 114.10 points Mar 2026
PPI YoY 1.90 1.20 percent Apr 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
3.20 3.00 46.50 -1.60 1992 - 2026 percent Monthly
1998=100, NSA

News Stream
Polish Inflation Confirmed at 10-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Poland rose to 3.2% in April 2026 from 3% in the previous month, in line with initial estimates. This marked the highest reading since June last year, largely driven by faster increases in costs for housing and utilities (4.8% vs 4.3% in March), health (5% vs 4.7%), transport (3.5% vs 3.1%), and information and communication (4.7% vs 2.9%). At the same time, prices declined at a softer pace for clothing and footwear (-2.8% vs -3.2%) and furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (-0.8% vs -1.6%). On the other hand, inflation softened for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.9% vs 2.1%) and recreation, sport and culture (4.6% vs 5.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew by 0.6% in April, slowing from a 1.1% gain in the preceding period.
2026-05-15
Poland Inflation at 10-Month High in April
The annual inflation rate in Poland rose to 3.2% year-on-year in April 2026 from 3% in the previous month, according to preliminary estimates. This marked the highest level since June 2025, reflecting sustained price pressures across key categories. Food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 1.9%, while electricity, gas, and other fuels accelerated to 4.7%. Fuel and transport equipment also continued to rise, climbing to 8.4%, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the Middle East conflict. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.6% in April, easing from a 1.1% rise in the preceding period.
2026-04-30
Poland Inflation Confirmed at 8-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Poland rose to 3% in March 2026 from 2.1% in the previous month, matching preliminary estimates. This marked the highest level since July 2025, as prices rebounded in transport (3.1% vs -5.7% in February), driven by higher energy and fuel costs linked to Middle East supply disruptions. Costs also increased in recreation and culture (5.1% vs 2.4%), while inflation remained steady in housing and utilities (3.1%) and restaurants and hotels (4.6%), and deflation eased in clothing and footwear (-3.2% vs -3.4%). Meanwhile, inflation moderated in several categories, including food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.1% vs 2.4%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6.7% vs 6.9%), health (4.7% vs 4.8%), information and communication (2.9% vs 4.3%), and education (6% vs 6.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 1.1% in March, upwardly revised from 1% in the preliminary estimate, following a 0.3% rise in February.
2026-04-15