Key data points
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Observation period
Oct 2024
Next release
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Forecast
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Highest
53.90 % on May 31, 1977
Lowest
−1.66 % on Sep 30, 2009
About Portugal inflation rate YoY
In Portugal, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. The most important categories in Portuguese Consumer Price Index are: Food & Non-alcoholic Beverages (21% of the total weight), Transport (14%), Miscellaneous Goods & Services (10%) and Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas & Other Fuels (10%). Restaurant & Hotels account for 9%, Recreation & Culture for 7%, and Clothing & Footwear for 7%. The index also includes: Health (6%), and Furnishings, Household Equipment & Routine Maintenance of the House (6%). Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco, Communication and Education account for remaining 9%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The highest figure Portugal inflation rate YoY has ever reached is 53.90%.
The lowest ever Portugal inflation rate YoY is −1.66%.
Last month Portugal inflation rate YoY was 2.30%, and the month before that it amounted to 2.10%.