Austria’s Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) rose 3.1% year-on-year in March 2026, unchanged from the previous reading of 3.1%. The latest figure, updated on 16 April 2026, indicates that inflationary pressures, as measured on a harmonised basis with other EU states, have stabilised rather than continuing to accelerate or ease.
The data compare price levels in March 2026 with those of March a year earlier. With the current and previous year-over-year readings both at 3.1%, Austria’s inflation path appears to have entered a period of relative steadiness, offering a clearer backdrop for households, businesses and policymakers assessing the cost-of-living and interest-rate outlooks.
