Germany's Inflation Rate Rises to 2.4% in September 2025
Germany's inflation rises to 2.4% as service prices soar.
- • Inflation rose to 2.4% in September compared to last year.
- • Service prices increased by 3.4% on average.
- • Food prices climbed by 2.1%.
- • Core inflation edged up from 2.7% to 2.8%.
Key details
In September 2025, Germany's inflation rate saw an increase, rising to 2.4% compared to the same month last year, as reported by the Federal Statistical Office. This marked an uptick from the 2.2% rate recorded in August. Notably, service prices surged by an average of 3.4%, contributing significantly to the overall inflation figure. Meanwhile, food prices also experienced a rise of 2.1%. In contrast, energy prices saw a decrease of 0.7% from the previous year, offering some relief to consumers. Moreover, the core inflation rate, which excludes the often volatile categories of food and energy, increased slightly from 2.7% to 2.8%. This data was released on September 30, 2025, reflecting the ongoing economic conditions in Germany.