Key data points
Last release
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Observation period
Sep 2026
Next release
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Forecast
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Highest
31.50 %on Jan 31, 1996
Lowest
−1.90 %on Feb 28, 2003
Indicator info
The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term.