Greece Inflation Rate
Jul 2026 · Monthly
Greece's consumer price inflation rose to 3.77% in August 2026, from 3.40% in July, according to the International Monetary Fund. The latest reading marks the second consecutive monthly increase after a slowdown from June's 4.39% to July's 3.40%. Year-on-year, the rate is up from 2.88% in August 2025. The current level remains well below the series all-time high of 33.80% recorded in January 1974, and above the all-time low of -2.85% from November 2013. The data, sourced from the IMF, reflects ongoing price pressures in the Greek economy.
source: International Monetary Fund
Greece's annual inflation rate fell to 3.4% in July 2026 from 4.4% in June, marking the lowest reading since March 2026. The rate remains far below the all-time high of 33.8% recorded in January 1974. The series dates back to 1956.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4% | 4.4% | 33.8%Jan 1974 | -2.9%Nov 2013 | 1956 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Inflation Rate in Greece averaged 4.7% from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 33.8% in Jan 1974 and a record low of -2.9% in Nov 2013. The series is reported monthly with history from 1956.
The inflation rate measures the year-over-year change in the consumer price index for Greece. It is reported monthly and expressed as a percentage. The data series starts in January 1956 and covers the entire history of the index.
Source & methodology
International Monetary Fund · IMF. Data is also available free of charge from the IMF
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