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 November 2025, the Euro Area's annual inflation rate amounted to 2.2%, and the monthly rate was -0.3%.
- For comparison, the annual inflation rate was 2.5% in the European Union.
- Since 2015, consumer prices in the Euro Area have risen by 29.3%, showing the cumulative effect of inflation.
Food
- In October 2025, the Euro Area's annual food inflation rate was 2.4%, and the monthly rate was 0.2%.
- For comparison, the annual food inflation rate was 3% in the European Union.
- Food prices in the Euro Area have changed by 42.3% in total since 2015.
Alcohol and Tobacco
- In October 2025, the Euro Area recorded an annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate of 2.7%, and the monthly rate was 0%.
- For comparison, the annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate was 3.9% in the European Union.
- Since 2015, alcohol and tobacco prices in the Euro Area have increased by 43.7%.
Clothing
- In October 2025, the Euro Area's annual clothing inflation rate stood at 0.6%, and the monthly rate was 2%.
- For comparison, the annual clothing inflation rate was 0.7% in the European Union.
- Clothing prices in the Euro Area have changed by 16.6% since 2015.
Housing and Utilities
- In October 2025, the Euro Area's annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 1.6%, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
- Across the European Union, the annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 2.4%.
- Since 2015, housing and utilities prices in the Euro Area have changed by 34.8% in total.
Household Equipment
- In October 2025, the Euro Area's annual household equipment inflation rate amounted to 0.5%, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
- For comparison, the annual household equipment inflation rate was 0.7% in the European Union.
- Household equipment prices in the Euro Area have changed by 17.3% since 2015.
Healthcare
- In October 2025, the Euro Area's annual healthcare inflation rate stood at 2.2%, and the monthly rate was 0.2%.
- For comparison, the annual healthcare inflation rate was 2.9% in the European Union.
- Healthcare prices in the Euro Area have changed by 15.8% since 2015.
Transport
- In October 2025, the Euro Area's annual transport inflation rate was 1.7%, and the monthly rate was 0.6%.
- For comparison, the annual transport inflation rate was 1.6% in the European Union.
- Transport prices in the Euro Area have changed by 28.6% since 2015.
Communications
- In October 2025, the Euro Area recorded an annual communications inflation rate of -0.6%, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
- For comparison, the annual communications inflation rate was 0.2% in the European Union.
- Communications prices in the Euro Area have changed by -11.6% since 2015.
Recreation and Culture
- In October 2025, the Euro Area's annual recreation and culture inflation rate amounted to 1.3%, and the monthly rate was -0.2%.
- For comparison, the annual recreation and culture inflation rate was 1.7% in the European Union.
- Recreation and culture prices in the Euro Area have changed by 20.6% since 2015.
Education
- In October 2025, the Euro Area's annual education inflation rate was 3.5%, and the monthly rate was 0.8%.
- For comparison, the annual education inflation rate was 4.4% in the European Union.
- Education prices in the Euro Area have changed by 15.4% since 2015.
Restaurants and Hotels
- In October 2025, the Euro Area's annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate stood at 3.6%, and the monthly rate was -0.5%.
- For comparison, the annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate was 4% in the European Union.
- Restaurants and hotels prices in the Euro Area have changed by 40.9% since 2015.
Energy
- In November 2025, the Euro Area recorded an annual energy inflation rate of -0.5%, and the monthly rate was 0.9%.
- For comparison, the annual energy inflation rate was 0% in the European Union.
- Energy prices in the Euro Area have changed by 45.4% since 2015.
Services
- In November 2025, the Euro Area's annual services inflation rate amounted to 3.5%, and the monthly rate was -0.8%.
- For comparison, the annual services inflation rate was 3.7% in the European Union.
- Services prices in the Euro Area have changed by 26.5% since 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
In November 2025, annual inflation in the Euro Area was 2.2%, representing a change of +0.1 percentage points compared to the previous period.
The current price index (2015=100) shows 129.35 for the Euro Area as of November 2025. This means prices have risen significantly since the 2015 baseline year.
Month-over-month price changes in November 2025 were -0.3% in the Euro Area.
The inflation measurement in the Euro Area 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: 155.47
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 37.79
- Clothing and footwear: 48.14
- Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 147.44
- Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance: 61.02
- Health: 52.62
- Transport: 153.87
- Communication: 25.51
- Recreation and culture: 90.65
- Education: 10.33
- Restaurants and hotels: 113.08
Inflation in Other Countries
Compare the Euro Area'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.