Euro Area Inflation Rate
2.5%▲ +0.21 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Euro area annual inflation rate rose to 2.47% in 2025 from 2.26% in 2024. The rate remains well below the 2023 reading of 5.95% and the all-time high of 14.66% recorded in 1974. The series dates back to 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5% | 2.3% | 14.7%Dec 1974 | -0.1%Dec 2015 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Inflation Rate in Euro Area averaged 2.7% from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 14.7% in Dec 1974 and a record low of -0.1% in Dec 2015. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
The inflation rate measures the year-on-year change in the consumer price index for the Euro Area. It is reported annually in percent. The data series spans from 1960 to 2025.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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