In May 2025, inflation in Portugal accelerated to 2.3%, while in the Eurozone there was a slowdown to 1.9%. Discover what these numbers mean for your daily life and for the national and European economy.
Inflation slows in Europe, but registers a slight increase in Portugal, driven by food prices.
The inflation rate falls to 1.9% in Portugal and 2.2% in the euro area in March, reflecting a stabilization of energy prices and a reduction in underlying inflation.
In February, the inflation rate dropped to 2.4% in both Portugal and the euro area. This value contrasts with the 2.6% from the same period and 2.5% from January.
The year-on-year inflation rate in Portugal and the euro area stood at 2.5% according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE) and Eurostat.