FX.co ★ North Rhine-Westphalia Inflation Cools Further as October CPI Slows to 2.7% YoY

Consumer price inflation in North Rhine-Westphalia eased in October 2026, adding to signs of gradually moderating price pressures in Germany’s most populous state.

The state’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.7% year-on-year in October, down from 3.3% in September 2026. Both figures reflect changes compared with the same month a year earlier, in line with the year-over-year comparison framework.

The latest data, updated on 30 October 2026, suggest that inflation in North Rhine-Westphalia is continuing to move lower, which may be watched closely as a regional indication of broader price dynamics within Germany.