Brussels: The annual inflation rate in the euro area remained stable at 2.1 percent in November 2025, unchanged from the previous month, and slightly lower than the 2.2 percent recorded in the same period last year.
According to Kuwait News Agency, official data released by the European statistical office, Eurostat, revealed these figures, highlighting the economic stability within the region.
Eurostat's report also noted that the annual inflation rate across the European Union was 2.4 percent in November 2025. This was a slight decrease from 2.5 percent in October and compared to the same rate of 2.5 percent a year earlier. The data further detailed the disparities in inflation rates among EU member states, emphasizing the varied economic conditions within the union.
Notably, the lowest inflation rates were observed in Cyprus at 0.1 percent, followed by France at 0.8 percent, and Italy at 1.1 percent. In contrast, the highest rates were seen in Romania at 8.6 percent, Estonia at 4.7 percent, and Croatia at 4.3 percent. The report also indicated changes in inflation rates, with decreases in 12 Member States, stability in five, and increases in ten others.
The services sector contributed most significantly to the annual inflation rate in November, at 1.58 percent. It was followed by food, tobacco, and alcohol at 0.46 percent, and non-energy industrial goods at 0.14 percent. Conversely, the energy sector had a negative contribution of minus 0.04 percent, reflecting ongoing fluctuations in energy prices.
An initial estimate by Eurostat had suggested that the annual inflation rate in the euro area might rise to 2.2 percent in November, indicating a movement away from the European Central Bank's target of 2 percent. However, the final figures affirmed a stable inflation rate, underscoring the complex economic landscape of the region.