The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) increased by 1.2% year-on-year in January 2026, with a monthly decrease of 0.3%. Data is based on Eurostat estimates and detailed in the official report.
The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) for January 2026 shows an annual rate of change of 1.2%. The index rose by 1.2% between January 2025 and January 2026, and decreased by 0.3% from December 2025 to January 2026.
Eurostat’s flash estimate is used for the latest month’s HICP in the Euro area.
Categories with notable changes compared to January 2025 include Recreation, Sports and Culture (5.8%), Restaurants and Accommodation Services (4.8%), and Educational Services (3.4%). The largest negative change was in Clothing and Footwear (-6.2%).
Compared to 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 Energy (-6.5%) and Services (4.3%). The month-to-month change was most significant in Non-Energy Industrial Goods (-3.7%).
The index is based on prices collected from urban districts in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, and Paphos, covering 850 goods and services. The weights are assigned according to population distribution: Nicosia 40%, Limassol 30%, Larnaca 18%, and Paphos 12%.
The base year for the index is 2025=100, with the reference period being 2015=100. The calculation methodology follows EU regulations, with data sourced from household expenditure surveys and national accounts.
Further details are available on the CYSTAT website and the official announcement page.
