Euro Area2.3%
Country profile
Euro Area Inflation Profile
A multi-country monetary area where shared central-bank policy meets very different national inflation experiences.
Consumer Price Inflation
CPI, 12-month percent change
Monthly consumer-price readings placed in long-run context.
2026-032.30%
High 6.46% / low 2.30% across the selected window.
International comparison
Same shock, different paths
Japan2.7%
India4.9%
United Kingdom2.8%
Inflation and growth context
Euro Area in the current cycle
Euro Area inflation has cooled but remains a composite of many local stories. The shared policy rate works through countries with different energy mixes and labor markets. The selected chart window helps compare the latest print with the broader cycle instead of over-reading one release.
16.89T GDP, 2026 Q1151.4 food price index
Methodology note
How to read this page
CPI is shown as a consumer-price trend, while GDP gives demand and output context. Source identifiers are kept visible so each chart can be audited against the underlying series.
Learn more about CPI ->Recent observations
Latest values in this window
| Date | Metric | Value | Month change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03 | CPI | 2.30% | -0.08 |
| 2026-02 | CPI | 2.38% | -0.02 |
| 2026-01 | CPI | 2.40% | -0.01 |
| 2025-12 | CPI | 2.41% | -0.01 |
| 2025-11 | CPI | 2.42% | 0.00 |
| 2025-10 | CPI | 2.42% | 0.00 |
| 2025-09 | CPI | 2.42% | 0.00 |
| 2025-08 | CPI | 2.42% | 0.00 |
Reader questions
Questions about Euro Area
Why track the Euro Area separately? +
Based on the latest reading of 2.3%, Euro Area's inflation trajectory reflects domestic demand, external price pressure and source timing. Use the full chart instead of a single print.
How can countries diverge under one currency? +
Policy transmission works through rates, exchange rates and credit conditions. CPI and GDP together help separate demand-driven inflation from supply shocks.
Why compare with GDP? +
Euro Area's CPI basket weights differ from other economies. Food, energy and shelter can carry very different influence across periods.
What is the ECB role? +
GDP provides context for whether inflation is demand-supported or cost-driven. Rising CPI with weak GDP often tells a different story from rising CPI with strong output.
How often is data updated? +
Official releases often arrive with a lag and may be revised. This page reflects the latest value in the current public-data cache.