Inflation Czech Republic 2004

Average inflation: 2.8%

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in August at 3.4%. The lowest inflation was in April at 2.2%.

Highest month
August: 3.4%
Lowest month
April: 2.2%
Difference
1.2 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Communication with an average of 12.9%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -4.1%.

Highest increase
Communication: 12.9%
Lowest increase
Clothing and footwear: -4.1%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.7%.

5-year average
2.7%
10-year average
2.7%
All-time high (2001)
4.7%
All-time low (2003)
0.1%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2003, the difference is minimal (+2.7 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
+2.7 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
August: +3.5 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.8% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €102.80 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2004

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
3.4%
+0.6vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
2.9%
+0.1vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
-4.1%
-6.9vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
3.5%
+0.7vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
-2.0%
-4.8vs avg.
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Health
3.1%
+0.3vs avg.
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Transport
2.3%
-0.5vs avg.
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Communication
12.9%
+10.1vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
1.0%
-1.8vs avg.
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Education
2.6%
-0.2vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
5.9%
+3.1vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
4.2%
+1.4vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2003
January 2.3% +2.8
February 2.3% +2.6
March 2.5% +2.9
April 2.2% +2.3
May 2.7% +2.7
June 2.8% +2.4
July 3.1% +3.1
August 3.4% +3.5
September 2.9% +2.9
October 3.4% +3.0
November 2.8% +1.8
December 2.7% +1.7
Average 2.8%

Data source

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

See also