The inflation rate in Germany as measured by the consumer price index is expected to be 2.3% in November 2018. Based on the results available so far, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) also reports that the consumer prices are expected to increase by 0.1% on October 2018.

In November 2018, the harmonised index of consumer prices for Germany, which is calculated for European purposes, is expected to increase by 2.2% year on year and by 0.1% on October 2018.

The final results for November 2018 will be released on 13 December 2018.

The consumer price index is revised and a new base year introduced at regular intervals. From reference month January 2019, the index will be rebased from 2010 to base year 2015. In this context, the consumer price indices will be recalculated as of January 2015.