Maltese inflation rises above eurozone average
Inflation in Malta rose to 2.6% in April 2025, slightly surpassing the euro area’s 2.2% average
Written By Adel Montanaro
Published on 21 May 2025
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Malta’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.6 per cent in April 2025, up from 2.1 per cent in March, latest data from Eurostat shows.
This places Malta’s inflation 0.4 percentage points above the euro area average of 2.2 per cent, as measured by the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP).
The main contributors to the increase were food and non-alcoholic beverages and transport, each adding 0.68 percentage points to the overall rate. These were followed by restaurants and hotels, which contributed an additional 0.53 percentage points.
On the other hand, the Communication Index recorded the largest downward impact, reducing the overall inflation rate by 0.14 percentage points.
April’s figure marks the highest annual inflation rate recorded so far in 2025, indicating a moderate upward trend in consumer prices.
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Written By Adel Montanaro
Adel Montanaro is a storyteller at heart, combining a journalist’s curiosity with a deep love for music and creativity. When she’s not chasing the next great story, you’ll find her at a local gig, brainstorming fresh ideas, or surrounded by her favourite people and pets.
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