Annual inflation up to 3.2% in the euro area

Printing can have negative environmental impacts due to paper waste. We encourage you to explore eco-friendly alternatives. Bookmarking this page in your browser allows you to access it anytime. This publication can also be converted to PDF, if you have a PDF printer installed on your computer. PDF printers function as virtual printers, enabling you to create digital copies of web pages and access the content offline. Don't show this message again Close Print Up to 3.2% in the EU Overview The euro area annual inflation rate was 3.2 % in August 2026 , up from 2.9% in July . A year earlier, the rate was 2.0 %. European Union annual inflation was 3.2 % in August 2026 , up from 3.0% in July . A year earlier, the rate was 2.4 %. These figures are published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union .