Finland’s annual inflation rate held at 2.1% in July 2026, unchanged for the third consecutive month and matching its highest level since March 2024. Price growth strengthened in several categories, including housing and utilities (2.1% vs 1.9% in June), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4.6% vs 3.4%), information and communication (3.7% vs 1.5%), recreation and culture (1.4% vs 1.2%), and restaurants and accommodation services (2.2% vs 2.1%).
Inflation remained stable for food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.7%) and education (11.5%), while deflation eased in insurance and financial services (-0.5% vs -1.6%). Conversely, price increases slowed for transport (5.8% vs 6.2%), furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (3.3% vs 3.5%), and health (3.5% vs 4.0%). Clothing and footwear prices declined (-1.6%) after having risen in June (0.8%).
On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.2%, rebounding from a 0.2% decrease in the previous month.
