Consumer prices in North Rhine-Westphalia rose modestly in February 2026, with the region’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) increasing 0.2% month-over-month. This marks a slight acceleration from January 2026, when CPI growth stood at 0.1% compared with December, according to data updated on 27 February 2026.
The month-over-month comparison shows that inflationary pressures in Germany’s most populous state have firmed, though only marginally. The February “actual” figure reflects price changes relative to January 2026, while the “previous” reading measures January’s change against December 2025. The back-to-back monthly increases suggest that, while inflation remains contained, price dynamics in the region are moving gradually higher.
