Czech Republic Inflation Rate

Last Release

Aug 31, 2025

Actual

2.5

Units In

2.7

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

N/A

Time to Release

N/A

Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
21.9 Feb 1993	-0.4 Jan 2003	4.65 %	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 slowed to 2.5% in August 2025 from 2.7% in the previous month, confirming initial estimates. The latest figure marked the lowest reading since May, as prices softened for food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.7% vs 5.2% in July), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.7% vs 4.4%), and health (2.7% vs 3.2%). Additionally, costs declined further for clothing and footwear (-1.9% vs -1.7%). On the other hand, inflation continued to increase for furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (1.8% vs 1.6%) and recreation and culture (4.2% vs 3.9%), while deflation slowed for transport (-1.1% vs -1.7%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.1% in August, its lowest in five months, slowing from a 0.5% gain in the preceding period.