Europe Radar · Monthly close · 08/2026
29 monthly indicators with 08/2026 data for most countries.
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Key points
- HICP, annual rate of change: The EU-27 stands at 3.2% (+0.8 pp on a year earlier). Spain, 4.6%, ranking 28 of 36. The highest value is Türkiye (31.5%) and the lowest Sweden (0.3%).
- Core HICP (excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco): The EU-27 stands at 2.6% (+0.1 pp on a year earlier). Spain, 3.6%, ranking 26 of 36. The highest value is Türkiye (30.1%) and the lowest Switzerland (0.6%).
- Economic sentiment indicator: The EU-27 stands at 98.3 (+3.3% on a year earlier). Spain, 102.1, ranking 11 of 30. The highest value is Greece (106.9) and the lowest Belgium (89.8).
- Unemployment rate: The EU-27 stands at 6.2% (+0.2 pp on a year earlier). Spain, 10.0%, ranking 29 of 30. The highest value is North Macedonia (10.9%) and the lowest Bulgaria (3.2%).
- Youth unemployment rate (under 25): The EU-27 stands at 16.3% (+0.3 pp on a year earlier). Spain, 23.1%, ranking 23 of 24. The highest value is Estonia (27.1%) and the lowest Netherlands (9.3%).
- 10-year government bond yield: The EU-27 stands at 3.88% (+0.41 pp on a year earlier). Spain, 3.63%, ranking 14 of 27. The highest value is Romania (6.43%) and the lowest Lithuania (2.88%).
- Consumer price level (HICP): The EU-27 stands at 137.82 (+3.2% on a year earlier). Spain, 132.65, ranking 27 of 36. The highest value is Türkiye (1,645.69) and the lowest Switzerland (108.90).
- HICP energy: The EU-27 stands at 13.0% (+14.2 pp on a year earlier). Spain, 17.1%, ranking 29 of 36. The highest value is Türkiye (40.2%) and the lowest Iceland (-11.2%).
All indicators
| Indicator | EU-27 | Euro area | Spain | Highest | Lowest | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices | ||||||
| Consumer price level (HICP) index 2015 = 100 | 137.82 | 133.62 | 132.65 27/36 | Türkiye 1,645.69 | Switzerland 108.90 | 36 |
| HICP, annual rate of change % | 3.2% | 3.2% | 4.6% 28/36 | Türkiye 31.5% | Sweden 0.3% | 36 |
| Core HICP (excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco) % | 2.6% | 2.4% | 3.6% 26/36 | Türkiye 30.1% | Switzerland 0.6% | 36 |
| HICP energy % | 13.0% | 14.3% | 17.1% 29/36 | Türkiye 40.2% | Iceland -11.2% | 36 |
| HICP food, alcohol and tobacco % | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.4% 29/36 | Türkiye 33.3% | Sweden -4.7% | 36 |
| HICP services % | 3.4% | 3.0% | 4.0% 15/36 | Türkiye 40.3% | Switzerland 1.1% | 36 |
| HICP non-energy industrial goods % | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% 29/36 | Türkiye 16.5% | Cyprus -2.3% | 36 |
| HICP alcoholic beverages and tobacco % | 3.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% 14/36 | Türkiye 30.4% | Greece -0.3% | 36 |
| HICP clothing and footwear % | 0.3% | 0.6% | 2.3% 29/36 | Türkiye 13.2% | Croatia -5.9% | 36 |
| HICP furnishings and household equipment % | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% 25/36 | Türkiye 23.6% | Sweden -2.6% | 36 |
| HICP health % | 3.7% | 3.6% | 2.0% 12/36 | Türkiye 43.5% | Sweden -6.2% | 36 |
| HICP information and communication % | 2.4% | 1.8% | 3.2% 28/36 | Türkiye 25.9% | Georgia -5.6% | 36 |
| HICP recreation, sport and culture % | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% 5/36 | Türkiye 23.6% | Estonia -3.9% | 36 |
| HICP education services % | 4.5% | 4.0% | 2.5% 9/36 | Türkiye 53.4% | Sweden -14.9% | 36 |
| HICP insurance and financial services % | 3.1% | 2.8% | 3.4% 22/36 | Türkiye 25.2% | Estonia -2.2% | 36 |
| HICP personal care and miscellaneous goods and services % | 3.1% | 3.0% | 3.3% 20/36 | Türkiye 23.9% | Finland -1.5% | 36 |
| HICP electricity % | 2.3% | 2.8% | 9.2% 28/34 | Türkiye 27.1% | Luxembourg -22.9% | 34 |
| HICP natural gas % | 6.5% | 8.1% | 4.4% 14/29 | Türkiye 57.9% | Luxembourg -20.8% | 29 |
| HICP diesel % | 32.0% | 32.3% | 30.3% 16/35 | Türkiye 52.2% | Iceland -20.8% | 35 |
| HICP petrol % | 19.6% | 20.3% | 16.9% 17/35 | Türkiye 36.2% | Iceland -27.1% | 35 |
| Business and activity | ||||||
| Industrial production index 2021 = 100 | — | — | 78.7 30/34 | Denmark 134.2 | Italy 60.6 | 34 |
| Retail trade, volume of sales index 2021 = 100 | — | — | 109.5 16/32 | Türkiye 207.6 | Belgium 87.1 | 32 |
| Economic sentiment indicator index (average = 100) | 98.3 | 98.4 | 102.1 11/30 | Greece 106.9 | Belgium 89.8 | 30 |
| Consumer confidence balance | -14.6 | -15.1 | -3.6 6/31 | Lithuania 3.2 | Greece -43.6 | 31 |
| Industrial confidence balance | -5.5 | -5.2 | -3.9 15/30 | Ireland 9.6 | Denmark -16.7 | 30 |
| Labour market and productivity | ||||||
| Unemployment rate % of labour force | 6.2% | 6.6% | 10.0% 29/30 | North Macedonia 10.9% | Bulgaria 3.2% | 30 |
| Youth unemployment rate (under 25) % of labour force | 16.3% | 16.3% | 23.1% 23/24 | Estonia 27.1% | Netherlands 9.3% | 24 |
| Unemployed persons thousand persons | 13,938 | 11,708 | 2,580 | France 2,787 | Malta 12 | 30 |
| External sector and financing | ||||||
| 10-year government bond yield % | 3.88% | — | 3.63% 14/27 | Romania 6.43% | Lithuania 2.88% | 27 |
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