The inflation rate in Germany as measured by the consumer price index is expected to be 1.7% in December 2018. Compared with November 2018, consumer prices are expected to increase by 0.1%. Based on the results available so far, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) also reports that, on an annual average, the inflation rate is expected to stand at 1.9% in 2018.

In December 2018, the harmonised index of consumer prices for Germany, which is calculated for European purposes, is expected to increase by 1.7% year on year. Compared with November 2018, it is expected to be up 0.3%. On an annual average, the harmonised index of consumer prices is expected to increase by 1.9% in 2018 compared with 2017.

The final results for December 2018 will be released on 16 January 2019.