Inflation Spain 2025

Average inflation: 2.7%

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.7%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in October at 3.1%. The lowest inflation was in May at 2.0%.

Highest month
October: 3.1%
Lowest month
May: 2.0%
Difference
1.1 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 6.2%. The lowest price increase was in Transport with an average of 0.4%.

Highest increase
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 6.2%
Lowest increase
Transport: 0.4%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 1.4% lower than the 5-year average of 4.1%.

5-year average
4.1%
10-year average
2.5%
All-time high (2022)
8.4%
All-time low (2015)
-0.5%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2024, the difference is minimal (-0.1 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
-0.1 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
May: -1.6 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.7% 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 €102.70 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2025

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
2.4%
-0.3vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
3.8%
+1.1vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
0.4%
-2.3vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
6.2%
+3.5vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
0.7%
-2.0vs avg.
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Health
2.0%
-0.7vs avg.
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Transport
0.4%
-2.3vs avg.
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Communication
1.6%
-1.1vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
0.9%
-1.8vs avg.
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Education
2.5%
-0.2vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
4.3%
+1.6vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
3.5%
+0.8vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2024
January 2.9% -0.5
February 3.0% +0.2
March 2.3% -0.9
April 2.2% -1.1
May 2.0% -1.6
June 2.3% -1.1
July 2.7% -0.1
August 2.7% +0.4
September 3.0% +1.5
October 3.1% +1.3
November 3.0% +0.6
Average 2.7%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.Not all months available yet.

See also