Inflation in Spain
Harmonized consumer price inflation averaged 1.9% in the ten years to 2024. The 2024 average figure was 2.9%. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
Spain Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation (HICP, ann. var. %, aop) for Spain from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Spain Inflation Data
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Inflation (HICP, ann. var. %, aop) | -0.3 | 3.0 | 8.3 | 3.4 | 2.9 |
Inflation (HICP, ann. var. %, eop) | -0.6 | 6.6 | 5.5 | 3.3 | 2.8 |
Inflation (Core, ann. var. %, aop) | 0.7 | 0.8 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 2.9 |
Inflation (PPI, ann. var. %, aop) | -4.3 | 17.3 | 35.5 | -4.7 | -3.7 |
Harmonized inflation declines to lowest level since October 2024 in May
Latest reading: Harmonized inflation came in at 2.0% in May, down from April’s 2.2%. May's result represented the lowest inflation rate since October 2024. Looking at the details of the release, prices for transportation fell at a steeper rate. Moreover, prices for restaurants and hotels grew at a more subdued pace. That said, prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages increased at a quicker rate in May. Annual average harmonized inflation edged down to 2.5% in May (April: 2.6%). Meanwhile, consumer price inflation edged down to 2.0% in May from April’s 2.2%. Finally, harmonized consumer prices fell 0.03% in May over the previous month, contrasting April's 0.62% rise. May's result marked the lowest reading since January.
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