The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) rose by 2.2% between November 2023 and November 2024, according to the Statistical Service, and decreased by 1% in the month between October 2024 and November 2024.

Compared to November 2023, the categories Recreation and Culture (7.8%), Restaurants and Hotels (4.6%), and Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (4.2%) showed the largest positive changes. The largest changes in economic categories compared to November 2023 were observed in the categories of Services (4.4%) and Energy (-4.4%).

In comparison to October 2024, the largest changes were recorded in the categories Food and Non Alcoholic Beverages (-2,9%) and Restaurants and Hotels (-2,2%). The largest change in economic categories was recorded in the category of Food-Alcoholic Beverages-Tobacco (-2.3%).

For the period January – November 2024, the HICP rose by 2.2% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. The largest change was observed in the category Restaurants and Hotels (5.5%).