Inflation in Europe: A Comprehensive Overview

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 September 2025, the European Union's annual inflation rate amounted to 2.6%, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
• In the euro area, the annual inflation rate was 2.2% in the euro area, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
• Since 2015, consumer prices in the European Union have risen by 34.2%, showing the cumulative effect of inflation.

Food

• In September 2025, the European Union's annual food inflation rate was 3.5%, and the monthly rate was -0.2%.
• In the euro area, the annual food inflation rate was 3%, and the monthly rate was -0.1%.
• Food prices in the European Union have changed by 47.8% in total since 2015.

Alcohol and Tobacco

• In September 2025, the European Union recorded an annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate of 4%, and the monthly rate was 0.2%.
• In the euro area, the annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate was 3.1%, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
• Since 2015, alcohol and tobacco prices in the European Union have increased by 49.0%.

Clothing

• In September 2025, the European Union's annual clothing inflation rate stood at 1.2%, and the monthly rate was 9.9%.
• In the euro area, the annual clothing inflation rate was 1.1%, and the monthly rate was 12%.
• Clothing prices in the European Union have changed by 16.4% since 2015.

Housing and Utilities

• In September 2025, the European Union's annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 2.5%, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
• The annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 1.7% in the euro area, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
• Since 2015, housing and utilities prices in the European Union have changed by 41.2% in total.

Household Equipment

• In September 2025, the European Union's annual household equipment inflation rate amounted to 0.8%, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
• In the euro area, the annual household equipment inflation rate was 0.6%, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
• Household equipment prices in the European Union have changed by 20.7% since 2015.

Healthcare

• In September 2025, the European Union's annual healthcare inflation rate stood at 2.9%, and the monthly rate was 0.2%.
• The annual healthcare inflation rate was 2.3% in the euro area, and the monthly rate was 0.2%.
• Healthcare prices in the European Union have changed by 22.8% since 2015.

Transport

• In September 2025, the European Union's annual transport inflation rate was 1.6%, and the monthly rate was -1.1%.
• In the euro area, the annual transport inflation rate was 1.7%, and the monthly rate was -1.3%.
• Transport prices in the European Union have changed by 29.8% since 2015.

Communications

• In September 2025, the European Union recorded an annual communications inflation rate of -0.5%, and the monthly rate was 0.3%.
• For comparison, the annual communications inflation rate was -1.2% in the euro area, and the monthly rate was 0.3%.
• Communications prices in the European Union have changed by -5.7% since 2015.

Recreation and Culture

• In September 2025, the European Union's annual recreation and culture inflation rate amounted to 1.5%, and the monthly rate was -1.5%.
• In the euro area, the annual recreation and culture inflation rate was 1.1%, and the monthly rate was -1.6%.
• Recreation and culture prices in the European Union have changed by 25.9% since 2015.

Education

• In September 2025, the European Union's annual education inflation rate was 4.7%, and the monthly rate was 1.8%.
• The annual education inflation rate was 3.7% in the euro area, and the monthly rate was 1.7%.
• Education prices in the European Union have changed by 27.7% since 2015.

Restaurants and Hotels

• In September 2025, the European Union's annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate stood at 4%, and the monthly rate was -0.9%.
• In the euro area, the annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate was 3.7%, and the monthly rate was -1%.
• Restaurants and hotels prices in the European Union have changed by 47.5% since 2015.

Energy

• In September 2025, the European Union recorded an annual energy inflation rate of 0.4%, and the monthly rate was 0%.
• The annual energy inflation rate was -0.4% in the euro area, and the monthly rate was -0.1%.
• Energy prices in the European Union have changed by 48.8% since 2015.

Services

• In September 2025, the European Union's annual services inflation rate amounted to 3.6%, and the monthly rate was -0.8%.
• In the euro area, the annual services inflation rate was 3.2%, and the monthly rate was -0.9%.
• Services prices in the European Union have changed by 32.9% since 2015.

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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.