Austria’s Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) edged down in October 2026, signaling a modest further easing in inflationary pressures. Year-over-year, HICP rose 3.5% in October, compared with 3.6% in September 2026, according to data updated on 4 November 2026.
The figures are based on a year-over-year comparison, with the “actual” value measuring the change in October 2026 relative to October 2025, and the “previous” value gauging September 2026 against September 2025. The slight decline in the inflation rate suggests that consumer price growth in Austria continues to decelerate, albeit gradually, adding to evidence that price pressures in the euro area are slowly easing.