Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in September 2024

In September 2024, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was -1.0% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in September 2024 compared to September 2023 was 1.2%.

In September 2024, compared to the previous month, the highest decrease was registered in the following groups: ‘Recreation and culture’ (-13.7%), ‘Restaurants and hotels’ (-2.5%), ‘Transport’ (-2.0%) and ‘Furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house’ (-0.7%). The highest increase in the prices was recorded in the groups: ‘Education’ (+3.3%), ‘Clothing and footwear’ (+0.8%), ‘Food and non-alcoholic beverages’ (+0.6%) and ‘Alcoholic beverages and tobacco’ (+0.3%).

The monthly inflation rate, measured by the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), was -1.1% and the annual inflation rate was 1.5%.