Inflation Czech Republic 2002

Average inflation: 1.9%

Current Inflation

Inflation is low at 1.9%, below the ECB target of 2%.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 3.9%. The lowest inflation was in November at 0.5%.

Highest month
January: 3.9%
Lowest month
November: 0.5%
Difference
3.4 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels with an average of 6.0%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -2.6%.

Highest increase
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 6.0%
Lowest increase
Clothing and footwear: -2.6%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 1.6% lower than the 5-year average of 3.5%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (1.9% in 2002).

5-year average
3.5%
10-year average
3.5%
All-time high (2001)
4.7%
All-time low (2002)
1.9%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2001, inflation has fallen by +2.8 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-2.8 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
July: -5.3 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €101.90 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2002

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
-1.9%
-3.8vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
2.0%
+0.1vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
-2.6%
-4.5vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
6.0%
+4.2vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
-0.1%
-2.0vs avg.
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Health
4.7%
+2.8vs avg.
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Transport
-1.9%
-3.8vs avg.
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Communication
3.3%
+1.4vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
2.1%
+0.2vs avg.
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Education
3.6%
+1.7vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
3.4%
+1.5vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
4.0%
+2.1vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2001
January 3.9% -0.3
February 3.9% 0.0
March 3.7% -0.3
April 3.5% -1.0
May 2.7% -2.3
June 1.2% -4.2
July 0.6% -5.3
August 0.7% -4.9
September 1.0% -3.7
October 0.7% -3.7
November 0.5% -3.7
December 0.7% -3.4
Average 1.9%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 10/01/2026.

See also