Latest reading: Inflation inched up to 0.2% in July, slightly above June’s 0.1% and market expectations of 0.1%. Prices rose...
Inflation in Euro Area
The Euro area faced generally low inflation rates over the last decade, often below 2%, reflecting the region's slow economic growth and low inflation expectations. That said, the picture has changed notably since the pandemic: Inflation has exceeded the European Central Bank's 2% from 2021 through 2024, due to the initial rebound in economic activity, global supply pressures, a rise in protectionism and the reduction of Russian gas flows to the bloc.
In the year 2024, the inflation in Euro Area was 2.36%, compared to 0.43% in 2014 and 5.42% in 2023. It averaged 2.21% over the last decade. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
Euro Area Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation (HICP, ann. var. %, aop) for Euro Area from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Euro Area Inflation Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (HICP, ann. var. %, aop) | 0.3 | 2.6 | 8.4 | 5.4 | 2.4 |
| Inflation (HICP, ann. var. %, eop) | -0.3 | 5.0 | 9.2 | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Inflation (PPI, ann. var. %, aop) | -2.6 | 12.2 | 32.7 | -2.1 | -4.2 |
Harmonized inflation rises in June
Latest reading: Harmonized inflation came in at the ECB’s target of 2.0% in June, which was up from May’s 1.9%. Looking at the details of the release, services prices rose at a quicker pace in June compared to the previous month. Moreover, energy prices fell at a softer rate. The trend was unchanged, with annual average harmonized inflation coming in at May's 2.2% in June. Meanwhile, core inflation was stable, coming in at May's 2.3% in June. Lastly, harmonized consumer prices increased 0.28% from the previous month in June, contrasting May's 0.05% drop.
Outlook: Our panel see inflation around target throughout the remainder of the year, kept in check by downbeat oil prices.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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