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 October 2025, Switzerland's annual inflation rate amounted to 3%, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
- For comparison, the annual inflation rate was 2.5% in the European Union and 2.2% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, consumer prices in Switzerland have risen by 40.1%, showing the cumulative effect of inflation.
Food
- In October 2025, Switzerland's annual food inflation rate was 6%, and the monthly rate was 0.6%.
- For comparison, the annual food inflation rate was 3% in the European Union and 2.4% in the euro area.
- Food prices in Switzerland have changed by 42.3% in total since 2015.
Alcohol and Tobacco
- In October 2025, Switzerland recorded an annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate of 3.9%, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
- For comparison, the annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate was 3.9% in the European Union and 2.7% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, alcohol and tobacco prices in Switzerland have increased by 32.4%.
Clothing
- In October 2025, Switzerland's annual clothing inflation rate stood at -1.9%, and the monthly rate was 0.9%.
- For comparison, the annual clothing inflation rate was 0.7% in the European Union and 0.6% in the euro area.
- Clothing prices in Switzerland have changed by 3.4% since 2015.
Housing and Utilities
- In October 2025, Switzerland's annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 2.4%, and the monthly rate was -3%.
- Across the European Union, the annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 2.4%, compared with 1.6% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, housing and utilities prices in Switzerland have changed by 63.3% in total.
Household Equipment
- In October 2025, Switzerland's annual household equipment inflation rate amounted to 0.7%, and the monthly rate was 2.5%.
- For comparison, the annual household equipment inflation rate was 0.7% in the European Union and 0.5% in the euro area.
- Household equipment prices in Switzerland have changed by 42.0% since 2015.
Healthcare
- In October 2025, Switzerland's annual healthcare inflation rate stood at 2.5%, and the monthly rate was -0.8%.
- For comparison, the annual healthcare inflation rate was 2.9% in the European Union and 2.2% in the euro area.
- Healthcare prices in Switzerland have changed by 31.5% since 2015.
Transport
- In October 2025, Switzerland's annual transport inflation rate was 3.1%, and the monthly rate was 0.3%.
- For comparison, the annual transport inflation rate was 1.6% in the European Union and 1.7% in the euro area.
- Transport prices in Switzerland have changed by 41.6% since 2015.
Communications
- In October 2025, Switzerland recorded an annual communications inflation rate of 6.5%, and the monthly rate was 2.4%.
- For comparison, the annual communications inflation rate was 0.2% in the European Union and -0.6% in the euro area.
- Communications prices in Switzerland have changed by 35.9% since 2015.
Recreation and Culture
- In October 2025, Switzerland's annual recreation and culture inflation rate amounted to 3.3%, and the monthly rate was 0.6%.
- For comparison, the annual recreation and culture inflation rate was 1.7% in the European Union and 1.3% in the euro area.
- Recreation and culture prices in Switzerland have changed by 48.4% since 2015.
Education
- In October 2025, Switzerland's annual education inflation rate was 2.6%, and the monthly rate was 0%.
- For comparison, the annual education inflation rate was 4.4% in the European Union and 3.5% in the euro area.
- Education prices in Switzerland have changed by 48.1% since 2015.
Restaurants and Hotels
- In October 2025, Switzerland's annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate stood at 3%, and the monthly rate was -0.1%.
- 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 Switzerland have changed by 46.2% since 2015.
Energy
- In October 2025, Switzerland recorded an annual energy inflation rate of 0.6%, and the monthly rate was -5.9%.
- For comparison, the annual energy inflation rate was 0% in the European Union and -0.5% in the euro area.
- Energy prices in Switzerland have changed by 88.3% since 2015.
Services
- In October 2025, Switzerland's annual services inflation rate amounted to 3.9%, and the monthly rate was 0.4%.
- For comparison, the annual services inflation rate was 3.7% in the European Union and 3.5% in the euro area.
- Services prices in Switzerland have changed by 41.4% since 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
In October 2025, annual inflation in Switzerland was 3%, representing a change of -0.6 percentage points compared to the previous period.
The current price index (2015=100) shows 140.1 for Switzerland as of October 2025. This means prices have risen significantly since the 2015 baseline year.
Month-over-month price changes in October 2025 were 0.1% in Switzerland.
Inflation in Other Countries
Compare Switzerland'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.