The annual inflation rate in Poland accelerated to 13.9 percent in May of 2022 from 12.4 percent in the previous month, the highest since October of 1997 and in line with preliminary estimates. Main upward pressure came from transportation (25.8 percent vs 21.1 percent in April), housing and utilities (22 percent vs 19.5 percent), and food and non-alcoholic beverages (13.5 percent vs 12.7 percent), amid surging energy and grain prices due to the war in Ukraine. Significant increases were also seen for furnishings and household maintenance (9.7 percent vs 8.6 percent percent) and restaurant and hotels (15.7 percent vs 14.1 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.7 percent, slightly easing from the 2 percent increase in the previous period. source: Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS)

Inflation Rate in Poland averaged 7.96 percent from 1992 until 2022, 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 June of 2022.

Inflation Rate in Poland is expected to be 14.30 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 6.40 percent in 2023 and 5.40 percent in 2024, according to our econometric models.

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Poland Inflation Rate



Calendar GMT Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2022-05-31 08:00 AM Inflation Rate YoY Prel May 13.9% 12.4% 12.6%
2022-06-15 08:00 AM Inflation Rate YoY Final May 13.9% 12.4% 13.9% 13.9%
2022-07-01 08:00 AM Inflation Rate YoY Prel Jun 13.9% 16%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Inflation Rate 13.90 12.40 percent May 2022
Inflation Rate Mom 1.70 2.00 percent May 2022
Consumer Price Index CPI 219.50 215.80 points May 2022
Core Consumer Prices 129.15 127.87 points May 2022
Producer Prices 139.30 137.50 points May 2022
Producer Prices Change 24.70 24.10 percent May 2022
Export Prices 118.50 116.60 points Mar 2022
Import Prices 125.30 123.40 points Mar 2022
Food Inflation 13.50 12.70 percent May 2022

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
13.90 12.40 46.50 -1.60 1992 - 2022 percent Monthly
1998=100, NSA

News Stream
Poland Inflation Rate Confirmed at 24-Year High
The annual inflation rate in Poland accelerated to 13.9 percent in May of 2022 from 12.4 percent in the previous month, the highest since October of 1997 and in line with preliminary estimates. Main upward pressure came from transportation (25.8 percent vs 21.1 percent in April), housing and utilities (22 percent vs 19.5 percent), and food and non-alcoholic beverages (13.5 percent vs 12.7 percent), amid surging energy and grain prices due to the war in Ukraine. Significant increases were also seen for furnishings and household maintenance (9.7 percent vs 8.6 percent percent) and restaurant and hotels (15.7 percent vs 14.1 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.7 percent, slightly easing from the 2 percent increase in the previous period.
2022-06-15
Poland Inflation Rate Likely at Over 24-1/2-Year High
The annual inflation rate in Poland likely accelerated to 13.9 percent in May of 2022 from 12.4 percent in the prior month. It was the highest reading since October of 1997, amid a surge in global commodity prices caused by the Russia-Ukraine war. Main upward pressure came from from fuels for personal transport equipment (35.4 percent), followed closely by prices of electricity, gas, and other fuels (31.4 percent), and lastly, food and non-alcoholic beverages (13.5 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were seen rising 1.7 percent in May, easing from a 2.0 percent rise in April.
2022-05-31
Poland Inflation Rate Rises More than Expected
Poland’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 12.4 percent in April of 2022 from 11 percent in the previous month. It was the highest reading since December of 1997, amid surging energy and raw materials prices, triggered by the war in neighbouring Ukraine. Main upward pressure came from food and non-alcoholic beverages (12.7 percent vs 9.2 percent); housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (19.5 percent vs 17.7 percent), alcoholic beverages (5.9 percent vs 5.3 percent) and restaurants and hotels (14.1 percent vs 12.7 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 2 percent, matching initial estimates.
2022-05-13