The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) increased by 1.2% year-on-year in January 2026, with a monthly decrease of 0.3%. The data is based on Eurostat estimates and covers various consumer categories.
The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) for January 2026 shows an annual increase of 1.2% compared to January 2025. The index decreased by 0.3% from December 2025 to January 2026. This data is based on Eurostat’s flash estimate for the Euro area.
Major category changes compared to January 2025 include increases in Recreation, Sports and Culture (5.8%), Restaurants and Accommodation Services (4.8%), and Educational Services (3.4%). The largest decrease was observed in Clothing and Footwear (-6.2%).
Compared with December 2025, Clothing and Footwear decreased by 12.1%, while Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages increased by 3.7%.
Economic category changes compared to January 2025 include a decrease in Energy (-6.5%) and an increase in Services (4.3%). The largest monthly change was in Non-Energy Industrial Goods (-3.7%).
The index is calculated based on prices collected in urban districts of Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, and Paphos, covering 850 goods and services. Prices include taxes and are collected weekly for seasonal products, with weights based on consumption expenditure.
The base year for the index is 2025=100, with the previous reference period being 2015=100. The classification has shifted to ECOICOP version 2 from January 2026.
Further details are available on the CYSTAT website or by contacting the listed officials.
