Inflation Czech Republic 2016

Average inflation: 0.7%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very low at 0.7%, well below the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in December at 2.0%. The lowest inflation was in May at 0.1%.

Highest month
December: 2.0%
Lowest month
May: 0.1%
Difference
1.9 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 4.4%. The lowest price increase was in Transport with an average of -1.7%.

Highest increase
Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 4.4%
Lowest increase
Transport: -1.7%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.2%.

5-year average
1.2%
10-year average
2%
All-time high (2008)
6.4%
All-time low (2003)
0.1%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2015, the difference is minimal (+0.4 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
+0.4 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
December: +2.0 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.3% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.

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 €100.70 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2016

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
-0.9%
-1.6vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
4.4%
+3.7vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
1.9%
+1.2vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
0.6%
-0.1vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
-0.2%
-0.9vs avg.
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Health
2.6%
+1.9vs avg.
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Transport
-1.7%
-2.4vs avg.
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Communication
-0.5%
-1.2vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
1.4%
+0.7vs avg.
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Education
1.3%
+0.6vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
1.5%
+0.8vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
1.0%
+0.3vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2015
January 0.6% +0.6
February 0.5% +0.4
March 0.3% +0.1
April 0.6% +0.1
May 0.1% -0.6
June 0.1% -0.7
July 0.5% +0.1
August 0.6% +0.3
September 0.5% +0.1
October 0.8% +0.6
November 1.6% +1.5
December 2.0% +2.0
Average 0.7%

Data source

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

See also