Germany2.2%
Country profile
Germany Inflation Profile
An export-heavy economy where energy, industrial input costs and euro-area policy feed through consumer prices.
Consumer Price Inflation
CPI, 12-month percent change
Monthly consumer-price readings placed in long-run context.
2026-032.20%
High 6.60% / low 2.20% across the selected window.
International comparison
Same shock, different paths
Euro Area2.3%
Japan2.7%
India4.9%
Inflation and growth context
Germany in the current cycle
Germany's price pressure is tied to imported energy and industrial margins. Softer goods demand can cool CPI even while services remain sticky. The selected chart window helps compare the latest print with the broader cycle instead of over-reading one release.
4.55T 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 | 2.20% | -0.08 |
| 2026-02 | CPI | 2.28% | -0.02 |
| 2026-01 | CPI | 2.30% | -0.01 |
| 2025-12 | CPI | 2.31% | -0.01 |
| 2025-11 | CPI | 2.32% | 0.00 |
| 2025-10 | CPI | 2.32% | 0.00 |
| 2025-09 | CPI | 2.32% | 0.00 |
| 2025-08 | CPI | 2.32% | 0.00 |
Reader questions
Questions about Germany
Why did energy matter so much for Germany? +
Based on the latest reading of 2.2%, Germany's inflation trajectory reflects domestic demand, external price pressure and source timing. Use the full chart instead of a single print.
How does euro-area policy enter the picture? +
Policy transmission works through rates, exchange rates and credit conditions. CPI and GDP together help separate demand-driven inflation from supply shocks.
What is the role of manufacturing? +
Germany's CPI basket weights differ from other economies. Food, energy and shelter can carry very different influence across periods.
Why compare CPI with GDP? +
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.
When do German CPI updates arrive? +
Official releases often arrive with a lag and may be revised. This page reflects the latest value in the current public-data cache.