Germany’s February Inflation Rate Holds Steady at 2.3%

Despite easing from previous years, price fluctuations continue to strain household budgets.

Germany's inflation rate in February 2025 remained unchanged from January at 2.3%, as confirmed by the Federal Statistical Office.
Food prices rose by 2.4% year-over-year in February, surpassing the general inflation rate, while energy prices decreased by 1.6%.
Price fluctuations in 2024 cost German households an average of €1,754, a decrease from €2,268 in 2023 and €5,000 in 2022.
Barclays' analysis highlights that strategic purchasing during low-price periods, particularly in January and February, can help consumers save on items like clothing, electronics, and household goods.
Economists predict inflation will moderate further in 2025, though not as quickly as initially hoped, as persistent price increases continue to impact purchasing power.