The annual inflation rate in Poland rose to 3% in March 2026 from 2.1% in the previous month, matching preliminary estimates. This marked the highest level since July 2025, as prices rebounded in transport (3.1% vs -5.7% in February), driven by higher energy and fuel costs linked to Middle East supply disruptions. Costs also increased in recreation and culture (5.1% vs 2.4%), while inflation remained steady in housing and utilities (3.1%) and restaurants and hotels (4.6%), and deflation eased in clothing and footwear (-3.2% vs -3.4%). Meanwhile, inflation moderated in several categories, including food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.1% vs 2.4%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6.7% vs 6.9%), health (4.7% vs 4.8%), information and communication (2.9% vs 4.3%), and education (6% vs 6.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 1.1% in March, upwardly revised from 1% in the preliminary estimate, following a 0.3% rise in February. source: Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS)

Inflation Rate in Poland increased to 3 percent in March from 2.10 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Poland averaged 7.92 percent from 1992 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 46.50 percent in April of 1992 and a record low of -1.60 percent in February of 2015. This page provides the latest reported value for - Poland Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Poland Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Poland increased to 3 percent in March from 2.10 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Poland is expected to be 2.90 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Poland Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 3.70 percent in 2027 and 2.50 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-31 07:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Mar 3% 2.4% 2.5%
2026-04-15 07:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Mar 3% 2.4% 3% 3.0%
2026-04-30 07:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Apr


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 273.40 270.40 points Mar 2026
Export Prices 90.70 96.40 points Dec 2025
Food Inflation 2.40 2.40 percent Feb 2026
Import Prices 96.90 92.50 points Dec 2025
Inflation Rate YoY 3.00 2.10 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.10 0.30 percent Mar 2026
Producer Prices 113.70 113.60 points Feb 2026
PPI YoY -2.30 -2.60 percent Feb 2026


Poland Inflation Rate
In Poland, the most important categories in the consumer price index are: Food and non-alcoholic beverages (24 percent of the total weight); Housing energy/maintenance (21 percent); Transport (9 percent); Recreation and Culture (7 percent). Alcohol and tobacco, Health, Other goods and services, and Clothing account for 6 percent each. Communication, Restaurants and Hotels, Household Equipment and Education account for the remaining 17 percent of total weight.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3.00 2.10 46.50 -1.60 1992 - 2026 percent Monthly
1998=100, NSA

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Poland Inflation Confirmed at 8-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Poland rose to 3% in March 2026 from 2.1% in the previous month, matching preliminary estimates. This marked the highest level since July 2025, as prices rebounded in transport (3.1% vs -5.7% in February), driven by higher energy and fuel costs linked to Middle East supply disruptions. Costs also increased in recreation and culture (5.1% vs 2.4%), while inflation remained steady in housing and utilities (3.1%) and restaurants and hotels (4.6%), and deflation eased in clothing and footwear (-3.2% vs -3.4%). Meanwhile, inflation moderated in several categories, including food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.1% vs 2.4%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6.7% vs 6.9%), health (4.7% vs 4.8%), information and communication (2.9% vs 4.3%), and education (6% vs 6.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 1.1% in March, upwardly revised from 1% in the preliminary estimate, following a 0.3% rise in February.
2026-04-15
Poland Inflation Rose to 3% Amid Rising Fuel Costs
The inflation rate in Poland rose by 3% year-on-year in March 2026 from an upwardly revised 2.4% in the previous month, according to flash estimates. This marked the highest reading in eight months, driven largely by a renewed increase in energy costs, particularly fuel prices, amid escalating geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict. The rebound in inflation comes after a period of moderation and, although slightly below market expectations, signals a shift in the price environment as energy-driven pressures begin to re-emerge. Prices increased in food and non-alcoholic beverages (+2%), electricity, gas, and other fuels (+3.9%), and fuel and transport equipment (+8.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew 1% in March, following a revised flat reading in the preceding period.
2026-03-31
Poland Inflation Unchanged at 2.1% in February
The annual inflation rate in Poland eased to 2.1% in February 2026, unchanged from the downwardly revised 2.1% in the previous month, marking the lowest two-month level since March 2024, primarily due to last year’s high base effect. Prices remained unchanged for food and non-alcoholic beverages from last month’s 2.4%, as well as for alcoholic beverages and tobacco at 6.9%, and education at 6.1%. Meanwhile, costs rose for housing and utilities (4.3% vs 3.8% in January) and information and communication (4.3% vs 3.7%), while increasing at a slower pace for health (4.8% vs 5%), recreation, sports, and culture (2.4% vs 4.3%), and restaurants and accommodation services (4.6% vs 5.1%). In addition, deflation held steady in furnishings, household equipment, and maintenance (-1.3%), deepened for clothing and footwear (-3.4% vs -2.7%), and eased for transport (-5.7% vs -5.8%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices slowed to 0.3% in February from an upwardly revised 0.7% in January.
2026-03-13