Statistics Austria puts the latest annual inflation rate at 3.6%

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Statistics Austria puts the latest annual inflation rate at 3.6%

27 October 2026

Statistics Austria, the country's national statistical office, has reported inflation in Austria at 3.6% in September 2026. Its press release of 16 October 2026 carries the figure. On the 2025 base year, the preliminary Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 103.9 and the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) at 103.85, both 3.6% higher than a year before. A flash estimate released on 2 October had already put September inflation at 3.6%. The HICP is the measure compiled to a common European method so that inflation can be compared across EU member states. Austria is a member of the euro area.

Inflation, September 2026: 3.6% CPI index value: 103.9 HICP index value: 103.85 Base year: 2025

Why it matters for exams: HICP, the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices used across the EU, and the identity of a country's national statistical office are standard Economy questions.

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27 October 2026 Source: Statistics Austria

In plain words

HICP Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices — An inflation index compiled to a common EU method so member states can be compared.

Statistics Austria Statistik Austria — Austria's national statistical office.