Latest reading: Harmonized inflation came in at 3.0% in May, down from April’s 3.6%. May’s figure represented the weakest inflation...
Inflation in Spain
In the year 2024, the inflation in Spain was 2.87%, compared to -0.19% in 2014 and 3.40% in 2023. It averaged 1.88% over the last decade. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 holds steady in April
Latest reading: Harmonized inflation came in at 2.2% in April, unchanged from March’s figure and matching the Euro area average. Stronger price pressures for recreation plus restaurants and hotels offset smaller increases in food and housing prices. The trend pointed down slightly, with annual average harmonized inflation coming in at 2.6% in April (March: 2.7%). Meanwhile, consumer price inflation edged down to 2.2% in April from March’s 2.3%. Lastly, harmonized consumer prices rose 0.62% over the previous month in April, coming in below the 0.69% increase recorded in March.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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