Germany's inflation eases to 2.8% in October
Germany's consumer prices rose 2.8% on the year in October 2026 (provisional), down from 3.3% in September. Energy prices rose 12.2%, down from 14.9%.
The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) estimates that German consumer prices rose 2.8% year on year in October 2026, and fell 0.2% on the month. The harmonised index (HICP) rose 2.8% on the year and fell 0.1% on the month. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, was 2.1%, and energy prices rose 12.2%, slower than the 14.9% of September (Destatis, 30 October 2026).
Key figures, October 2026 (provisional)
- Consumer prices, year on year: +2.8% (September: +3.3%)
- Consumer prices, month on month: −0.2%
- HICP, year on year: +2.8%
- Core inflation, excluding food and energy: +2.1%
- Energy, year on year: +12.2% (September: +14.9%)
The September figure is in Germany confirms September inflation at 3.3%. The euro area figure, which combines all member states, is covered in the euro area flash inflation preview.
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Common questions
What was German inflation in October 2026?
2.8% year on year, provisional, down from 3.3% in September, according to Destatis.
When will the final October figure for Germany be published?
On 11 November 2026, according to Destatis.
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