The inflation rate in Serbia rose by 2.2% year-on-year in August 2026 from a five-year low of 1.9% in the previous month. Costs increased in alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6.9% vs 6.5% in July), clothing and footwear (1.8% vs 1.2%), housing and utilities (9.9% vs 9.7%), furnishing and household equipment (1.4% vs 0.6%), transportation (9.3% vs 7.1%), information and communication (2.1% vs 1.9%), and miscellaneous goods and services (1.1% vs 0.7%). Moreover, price growth remained unchanged for education (at 1.2%). In contrast, inflation grew at a softer pace for restaurants and hotels (5.6% vs 6.1%), insurance and financial services (3.5% vs 3.9%), recreation and culture (9.6% vs 10.0%), and health (7.8% vs 7.9%), while prices declined further for food and non-alcoholic beverages (-6.3% vs -6.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.5% in August, rebounding from a 0.2% fall in the preceding period. source: Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia

Inflation Rate in Serbia increased to 2.20 percent in August from 1.90 percent in July of 2026. Inflation Rate in Serbia averaged 5.65 percent from 2007 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 16.20 percent in March of 2023 and a record low of 0.10 percent in January of 2015. This page provides - Serbia Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Serbia Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on September of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Serbia increased to 2.20 percent in August from 1.90 percent in July of 2026. Inflation Rate in Serbia is expected to be 4.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Serbia 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
2026-08-12 10:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jul 1.9% 2.7% 2.6%
2026-09-11 10:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 2.2% 1.9% 2.0%
2026-10-12 10:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 2.2% 4.0%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 103.50 103.00 points Aug 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 108.70 108.40 points Aug 2026
CPI Transportation 108.90 107.10 points Aug 2026
Food Inflation -6.30 -6.10 percent Aug 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 2.20 1.90 percent Aug 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.50 -0.20 percent Aug 2026
PPI YoY 9.00 6.20 percent Aug 2026


Serbia Inflation Rate
In Serbia, the most important category in the Consumer Price Index is Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages (31% of the total weight). Housing & Utilities accounts for 14%; Transport for 12%; Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco & Narcotics for 7%; Communications for 6% and Recreation & Culture for 6%. The index also includes: Health (5%), Miscellaneous Goods & Services (5%), Furniture, Household Goods & Maintenance (4%), Clothing & Footwear (4%), Restaurants & Hotels (3%), and Education (2%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2.20 1.90 16.20 0.10 2007 - 2026 percent Monthly
2006=100

News Stream
Serbia Inflation Rate Rises to 2.2% in August
The inflation rate in Serbia rose by 2.2% year-on-year in August 2026 from a five-year low of 1.9% in the previous month. Costs increased in alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6.9% vs 6.5% in July), clothing and footwear (1.8% vs 1.2%), housing and utilities (9.9% vs 9.7%), furnishing and household equipment (1.4% vs 0.6%), transportation (9.3% vs 7.1%), information and communication (2.1% vs 1.9%), and miscellaneous goods and services (1.1% vs 0.7%). Moreover, price growth remained unchanged for education (at 1.2%). In contrast, inflation grew at a softer pace for restaurants and hotels (5.6% vs 6.1%), insurance and financial services (3.5% vs 3.9%), recreation and culture (9.6% vs 10.0%), and health (7.8% vs 7.9%), while prices declined further for food and non-alcoholic beverages (-6.3% vs -6.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.5% in August, rebounding from a 0.2% fall in the preceding period.
2026-09-11
Serbia Inflation Slows to Lowest Since 2021
The inflation rate in Serbia eased to 1.9% year-on-year in July 2026 from 2.7% in the previous month. The latest figure marked the weakest growth since March 2021, as prices grew at a softer pace for clothing and footwear (1.2% vs 1.4% in June), furnishings and household equipment (0.6% vs 0.8%), transportation (7.1% vs 7.7%), education (1.2% vs 1.8%), restaurants and hotels (6.1% vs 6.2%), insurance and financial services (3.9% vs 4.1%), and miscellaneous goods and services (0.7% vs 2.5%). At the same time, costs declined further for food and non-alcoholic beverages (-6.1% vs -3.7%). In contrast, prices increased for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6.5% vs 5.2%), housing and utilities (9.7% vs 9.5%), recreation and culture (10.0% vs 9.7%), information and communication (1.9% vs 1.6%), and health (7.9% vs 7.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.2%, following a 0.2% rise in the preceding period.
2026-08-12
Serbia Inflation Eases to 4-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in Serbia eased to 2.7% in June 2026 from 3.5% in the previous month, well below market expectations of 3.6%. This marked the lowest reading since February, as deflation in food and non-alcoholic beverages deepened (-3.7% vs -1.5% in May). Price growth also moderated for transport (7.7% vs 8.4%), clothing and footwear (1.4% vs 1.5%), restaurants and accommodation services (6.2% vs 6.4%), and education (1.8% vs 1.9%). In contrast, inflation accelerated for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.2% vs 4.9%), furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (0.8% vs 0.2%), and recreation, sport and culture (9.7% vs 8.7%), while remaining unchanged for housing and utilities (9.5%), health (7.6%), and information and communication (1.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices eased to 0.2% from 0.3% in May and marking the smallest increase since December 2025.
2026-07-13