Czech Republic Inflation Rate

Last Release

Oct 31, 2025

Actual

2.5

Units In

2.3

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

N/A

Time to Release

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Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
21.9 Feb 1993	-0.4 Jan 2003	4.64 %	1993-2025	Czech Statistical Office

In Czech Republic, the most important category in the consumer price index is Housing and Utilities (26.6 percent of total weight). Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages accounts for 17.1 percent; Transport for 10.1 percent; Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco for 9.5 percent; Recreation and Culture for 8.8 percent and Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 6.8 percent. Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance; Restaurants and Hotels; Clothing and Footwear; Communication; Health and Education account for the remaining 21.1 percent of total weight.

Latest Updates

The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic edged up to 2.5% in October 2025, surpassing market expectations and the previous month’s 2.3%, preliminary estimates showed. The main upward pressure came from accelerated price growth for food, alcohol and tobacco (3.9% vs 2.9% in September), and goods (1.3% vs 0.8%). In contrast, prices moderated for services (4.6% vs 4.7%). Meanwhile, costs for energy remained unchanged at -3.3%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.5% in October, the highest in three months, rebounding from a 0.6% drop in September.