The annual inflation rate across the Eurozone rose in October 2026, according to data released by the EU statistical agency, Eurostat. Inflation, which is estimated to be 4.0% in October, increased compared to the 3.8% recorded in September. This represents a rise of 0.4% compared to the previous month.
The “core inflation” figure, which excludes price increases related to energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco, stood at 2.5% in October, remaining level with the previous month. This core rate is a crucial metric closely monitored by the European Central Bank (ECB) as it works toward achieving and maintaining its target inflation rate of two percent.
Breaking down the main components of Eurozone inflation, energy showed the highest yearly growth in September, rising to 20.8% from 18.9% in the preceding month. This was followed by services (3.3% compared to 3.2%), and the combined category of food, alcohol, and tobacco products (1.6% up from 1.4%). Industrial goods, excluding energy, saw an increase to 1.2% (up from 1.1%).
On a national level, Eurostat reports that Malta recorded the lowest inflation rate at 2.3%. Conversely, Lithuania registered one of the highest rates at 6.1%. For Germany, Eurostat calculates the rate at 2.8%, aligning with the figures published by the German Federal Statistical Office.
