Key data points
Last release
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Next release
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Forecast
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Observation period
Apr 2024
Highest
128.80POINTApr 30, 2024
Lowest
75.50POINTJan 31, 1996
About Germany Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices
The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term.