2026.02.2508:00:00UTC+00Austria’s HICP Inflation Holds Steady at 2.0% in February, Matching ECB Target

Austria’s Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) remained unchanged in February 2026, with year-over-year inflation holding at 2.0%, the same rate recorded in January 2026. The latest data, updated on 25 February 2026, indicate that price growth has now stabilized at a level consistent with the European Central Bank’s inflation goal.

On a year-over-year basis, February’s reading confirms that the pace of consumer price increases is no longer decelerating but has instead plateaued. The February 2026 figure compares the change in prices to February a year earlier, while the previous 2.0% reading in January reflected a comparison with January of the prior year, underscoring a sustained period of moderate inflation.

The back-to-back 2.0% HICP prints suggest a period of relative price stability for Austria, which may help anchor inflation expectations and reduce uncertainty for households and businesses. Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases for signs of whether inflation remains firmly at this level or begins to drift away from the current rate.