Finland’s consumer price inflation moved back into positive territory in February 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 0.6% year-over-year, according to data updated on 13 March 2026. The reading marks a clear turnaround from January 2026, when annual inflation stood at -0.2%, indicating a brief period of year-on-year price declines.
The figures are based on year-over-year comparisons, with the February 2026 outcome measured against price levels in February 2025, while January’s -0.2% rate was compared with January 2025. The shift from negative to positive inflation suggests that some of the downward pressure on prices seen at the start of the year has started to ease, and that underlying demand or cost factors may be firming.
The return to modest inflation will be closely watched by policymakers and markets, as it may influence expectations around monetary conditions in Finland and the broader euro area, especially after the short-lived deflationary signal in January.
