The annual inflation rate in Poland accelerated to 3.0% year-on-year in July 2026 from 2.5% in the previous month, confirming preliminary estimates. The pickup was mainly driven by faster price growth for transport (7.0% vs 1.3% in June), reflecting a sharp rebound in transport costs, and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6.9% vs 6.5%). Inflation also accelerated for information and communication (5.2% vs 4.0%) and recreation, sport and culture (5.4% vs 5.2%). In contrast, prices continued to decline for clothing and footwear (-3.6% vs -3.1%), while inflation eased for housing and utilities (4.5% vs 4.9%), health (4.9% vs 5.0%), education services (5.3% vs 6.0%), and restaurants and accommodation services (4.2% vs 4.5%). Food prices remained in deflation (-0.4% vs -0.2%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.8%, rebounding from a 0.5% decline in June. source: Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS)

Inflation Rate in Poland increased to 3 percent in July from 2.50 percent in June of 2026. Inflation Rate in Poland averaged 7.87 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 August of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Poland increased to 3 percent in July from 2.50 percent in June of 2026. Inflation Rate in Poland is expected to be 2.60 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 2.00 percent in 2027 and 2.20 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-07-31 07:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Jul 3% 2.5% 3.0% 2.9%
2026-08-13 07:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Jul 3% 2.5% 3% 3.0%
2026-08-31 07:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Aug 3% 3.0%



Components Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI Food 99.60 99.80 points Jul 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 275.00 272.80 points Jul 2026
CPI Clothing 96.40 96.90 points Jul 2026
CPI Education 105.30 106.00 points Jul 2026
CPI Health 104.90 105.00 points Jul 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 104.50 104.90 points Jul 2026
CPI Recreation and Culture 105.40 105.20 points Jul 2026
CPI Transportation 107.00 101.30 points Jul 2026
Export Prices 93.70 97.30 points Apr 2026
Food Inflation -0.40 -0.20 percent Jul 2026
Import Prices 101.20 98.40 points Apr 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 3.00 2.50 percent Jul 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.80 -0.50 percent Jul 2026
Producer Prices 115.70 115.90 points Jun 2026
PPI YoY 1.70 2.40 percent Jun 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
3.00 2.50 46.50 -1.60 1992 - 2026 percent Monthly
1998=100, NSA

News Stream
Poland Inflation Confirmed at 3.0% in July
The annual inflation rate in Poland accelerated to 3.0% year-on-year in July 2026 from 2.5% in the previous month, confirming preliminary estimates. The pickup was mainly driven by faster price growth for transport (7.0% vs 1.3% in June), reflecting a sharp rebound in transport costs, and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6.9% vs 6.5%). Inflation also accelerated for information and communication (5.2% vs 4.0%) and recreation, sport and culture (5.4% vs 5.2%). In contrast, prices continued to decline for clothing and footwear (-3.6% vs -3.1%), while inflation eased for housing and utilities (4.5% vs 4.9%), health (4.9% vs 5.0%), education services (5.3% vs 6.0%), and restaurants and accommodation services (4.2% vs 4.5%). Food prices remained in deflation (-0.4% vs -0.2%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.8%, rebounding from a 0.5% decline in June.
2026-08-13
Poland Inflation Rate Rises in July
The annual inflation rate in Poland accelerated to 3.0% year-on-year in July 2026 from 2.5% in the previous month, according to preliminary estimates. The increase was mainly driven by faster price growth for fuels and lubricants for private means of transport (15.8%), while inflation for electricity, gas, and other fuels also accelerated to 4.0%. Meanwhile, prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages declined by 0.4%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.8% in July, rebounding from a 0.5% decline in June and returning to growth after posting declines in the previous two months.
2026-07-31
Poland Inflation Confirmed at 4-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in Poland eased to 2.5% in June 2026 from 3.1% in the previous month, confirming preliminary estimates. This marked the lowest reading since February, as prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages declined (-0.2% vs. 0.5% in May). Deflation also persisted in furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (-1.1% vs. -0.9%), while prices for clothing and footwear fell at a slower pace (-3.1% vs. -3.4%). Price growth also moderated in housing and utilities (4.9% vs. 5.0%), transport (1.3% vs. 5.6%), recreation, sport and culture (5.2% vs. 5.6%), health (5.0% vs. 5.1%), and information and communication (4.0% vs. 4.5%). Conversely, inflation accelerated for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6.5% vs. 6.4%) and personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (2.2% vs. 1.7%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.5% in June, following a 0.3% decline in May.
2026-07-15