Inflation international comparisons: Economic indicators

Economic indicators are quick-read summaries of the latest data focusing on different aspects of the UK economy. The full suite of indicators can be found on the main Economic Indicators page.

Inflation in different countries can be compared using the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) as it is known in the UK.

UK inflation was 3.5% in the year to September, up from 3.1% in the year to August. UK inflation was 3.8% in the year to September 2025.

EU inflation was 3.8% in the year to September, up from 3.2% in the year to August. In the year to September 2025, EU inflation was 2.6%.

Inflation in the Eurozone (the EU member states that use the euro as their currency) was 3.8% in the year to September. This is its highest level for three years.

In Germany, inflation was 3.3% in the year to September, up from 2.9% in the year to August.

In France, inflation was 3.4% in the year to September, up from 2.6% in the year to August.

Romania had the highest inflation rate in the EU in the year to September (6.5%). Sweden had the lowest inflation rate (1.0%).

Next updates

This page is updated when new data is published. The next source updates will be:

• ONS, Consumer Prices Bulletin, 18 November 2026

• Eurostat, Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (flash estimate), 4 November 2026

• Eurostat, Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices, 18 November 2026