Italy Inflation Rate

Last Release

Dec 31, 2025

Actual

1.2

Units In

1.1

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

Feb 04, 2026

Time to Release

16 Days 20 Hours

Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
25.64 Nov 1974	-0.6 Jan 2015	5.66 %	1962-2025	National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT)

In Italy, the most important categories in the Consumer Price Index are: food and non-alcoholic beverages (16 percent of total weight); transport (15 percent); restaurants and hotels (12 percent); housing, water, electricity and other fuels (10 percent); and miscellaneous goods and services (10 percent). The index also includes: health (9 percent); recreation and culture (8 percent); clothing and footwear (7 percent); and furnishing and household equipment (7 percent). Alcoholic beverages, tobacco, communication and education contribute with the remaining 6 percent.

Latest Updates

The annual inflation rate in Italy edged higher to 1.2% in December 2025 from 1.1% in the previous month, in line with preliminary estimates and initial market expectations. Price growth accelerated for transport services (2.6% vs 0.9% in November), unprocessed food (2.3% vs 1.1%), and miscellaneous services (2.2% vs 2%). On the other hand, inflation slowed for non-durable goods (0.6% vs 1%) and recreational, cultural, and personal care services (2.7% vs 3%), while costs declined sharply for regulated energy prices (-5.2% vs -3.2%). Meanwhile, core inflation stood at 1.7% in December, unchanged from the previous month. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.2%, rebounding from a 0.2% fall in November and matching preliminary estimates and market expectations. The harmonised consumer prices increased 1.2% year-on-year, and grew 0.2% on a monthly basis.