Europe’s inflation story is shaped by trade frictions, energy markets, and wage pressures, with households most concerned about the effect on their daily budgets. Euro area inflation is projected to ease gradually, from 2.4% in 2024 to 1.6% in 2026, before edging back up. Yet beneath this headline trend, national figures vary widely, from Eastern Europe’s persistently higher rates to Switzerland’s exceptional stability. These differences highlight how uneven recovery and fiscal policies remain across the continent.
Click on to explore the full list of 2026 inflation projections, ranked from the lowest to the highest across Europe.