Finance
German inflation confirmed at 2.1% in January
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 17, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 17, 2026
Quick Summary
German inflation rose to 2.1% in January, confirming earlier data. The increase aligns with EU harmonised consumer prices.
German Inflation Rises to 2.1% in January, Confirming Preliminary Data
Overview of German Inflation
BERLIN, Feb 17 (Reuters) - German inflation edged higher to reach 2.1% in January, the federal statistics office said on Tuesday, confirming preliminary data.
Comparison with Previous Month
Inflation, or the gain in consumer prices harmonised to compare with other European Union countries, stood at 2.0% year-on-year in December.
Detailed Monthly Data
The statistics office gives more detailed monthly data on its website.
(Reporting by Ludwig Burger, Editing by Thomas Seythal)
Key Takeaways
- •German inflation increased to 2.1% in January.
- •The rise confirms preliminary data released earlier.
- •Inflation was 2.0% year-on-year in December.
- •Data is harmonised for EU comparison.
- •Detailed monthly data available on the statistics office website.
Frequently Asked Questions about German inflation confirmed at 2.1% in January
1What is inflation?
Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. It is typically measured annually.
2What is GDP?
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.
3What is consumer price index?
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures changes in the price level of a basket of consumer goods and services purchased by households.
