Introduction
This analysis draws on data published by Eurostat and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). All values are updated in real-time, typically on the 18th–20th of each month when data providers publish final figures. We will examine:
- Annual inflation (how prices have changed compared to the same month in the previous year)
- Monthly inflation (price changes compared to the previous month)
- Price level changes relative to 2015 (which provides a better understanding of changes over time)
As inflation represents a long-term structural trend, the annual rate provides the most meaningful indicator of price dynamics.
Overall Inflation
- In December 2025, Austria's annual inflation rate amounted to 3.8%, and the monthly rate was 0.5%.
- For comparison, the annual inflation rate was 2.3% in the European Union and 1.9% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, consumer prices in Austria have risen by 41.1%, showing the cumulative effect of inflation.
Food
- In December 2025, Austria's annual food inflation rate was 3.6%, and the monthly rate was -0.1%.
- For comparison, the annual food inflation rate was 2.8% in the European Union and 2.5% in the euro area.
- Food prices in Austria have changed by 43.7% since 2015.
Alcohol and Tobacco
- In December 2025, Austria recorded an annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate of 3.8%, and the monthly rate was -0.5%.
- For comparison, the annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate was 4% in the European Union and 2.7% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, alcohol and tobacco prices in Austria have changed by 34.3%.
Clothing
- In December 2025, Austria's annual clothing inflation rate stood at -0.5%, and the monthly rate was -2.6%.
- For comparison, the annual clothing inflation rate was 0.3% in the European Union and 0.3% in the euro area.
- Clothing prices in Austria have changed by 16.3% since 2015.
Housing and Utilities
- In December 2025, Austria's annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 8.7%, and the monthly rate was 0%.
- Across the European Union, the annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 2%, compared with 1.2% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, housing and utilities prices in Austria have changed by 58.2% in total.
Household Equipment
- In December 2025, Austria's annual household equipment inflation rate amounted to 0.1%, and the monthly rate was 0.5%.
- For comparison, the annual household equipment inflation rate was 0.3% in the European Union and 0.2% in the euro area.
- Household equipment prices in Austria have changed by 27.5% since 2015.
Healthcare
- In December 2025, Austria's annual healthcare inflation rate stood at 5.3%, and the monthly rate was 0%.
- For comparison, the annual healthcare inflation rate was 2.9% in the European Union and 2.3% in the euro area.
- Healthcare prices in Austria have changed by 34.5% since 2015.
Transport
- In December 2025, Austria's annual transport inflation rate was 2.7%, and the monthly rate was 0.9%.
- For comparison, the annual transport inflation rate was 1.2% in the European Union and 1.4% in the euro area.
- Transport prices in Austria have changed by 34.6% since 2015.
Communications
- In December 2025, Austria recorded an annual communications inflation rate of -5.9%, and the monthly rate was -1.4%.
- For comparison, the annual communications inflation rate was -0.1% in the European Union and -0.9% in the euro area.
- Communications prices in Austria have changed by -25.8% since 2015.
Recreation and Culture
- In December 2025, Austria's annual recreation and culture inflation rate amounted to 2.4%, and the monthly rate was 2.1%.
- For comparison, the annual recreation and culture inflation rate was 1.5% in the European Union and 1.2% in the euro area.
- Recreation and culture prices in Austria have changed by 35.7% since 2015.
Education
- In December 2025, Austria's annual education inflation rate was 5.2%, and the monthly rate was 0.3%.
- For comparison, the annual education inflation rate was 4.4% in the European Union and 3.6% in the euro area.
- Education prices in Austria have changed by 39.0% since 2015.
Restaurants and Hotels
- In December 2025, Austria's annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate stood at 5.2%, and the monthly rate was 2.1%.
- For comparison, the annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate was 4% in the European Union and 3.6% in the euro area.
- Restaurants and hotels prices in Austria have changed by 71.0% since 2015.
Energy
- In December 2025, Austria recorded an annual energy inflation rate of 11.7%, and the monthly rate was -1%.
- For comparison, the annual energy inflation rate was -1.1% in the European Union and -1.9% in the euro area.
- Energy prices in Austria have changed by 63.3% since 2015.
Services
- In December 2025, Austria's annual services inflation rate amounted to 4.5%, and the monthly rate was 1.6%.
- For comparison, the annual services inflation rate was 3.7% in the European Union and 3.4% in the euro area.
- Services prices in Austria have changed by 47.4% since 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
In December 2025, annual inflation in Austria was 3.8%, representing a change of -0.2 percentage points compared to the previous period.
The current price index (2015=100) shows 141.09 for Austria as of December 2025. This means prices have risen significantly since the 2015 baseline year.
Month-over-month price changes in December 2025 were 0.5% in Austria.
The inflation measurement in Austria is composed of several key components, each with different weights in the overall index (per 1,000 of consumer expenditure):
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 121.2
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 35.64
- Clothing and footwear: 56.95
- Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 145.82
- Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance: 72.57
- Health: 56.35
- Transport: 126.62
- Communication: 19.23
- Recreation and culture: 112.2
- Education: 12.13
- Restaurants and hotels: 158.55
- Miscellaneous goods and services: 82.72
- Total: 1,000
Inflation in Other Countries
Compare Austria's inflation results with other European countries to explore broader regional trends.
Methodology and Data Sources
This analysis utilizes real-time data from Eurostat, processed and visualized through Monitly's analytics platform. All charts and statistics are updated automatically to reflect the latest available information.