The Finnish Statistical Office reported that the harmonized consumer price index (YKHI) rose by 2.6% annually in July 2026, compared to a 2.7% increase in June. Preliminary data showed a monthly increase of 0.2%. The largest annual rise, 11.5%, occurred in the ‘Education’ category. Other notable increases included ‘Transport’ (6.0%) and ‘Healthcare’ (3.5%). The ‘Housing’ category saw a 3.3% annual increase, while ‘Clothing and Footwear’ decreased by 1.3%. The harmonized index excludes factors like mortgage interest rates and property taxes, differing from the standard CPI. Final data will be released after the full data collection period. The report was published on July 31, 2026, with data sourced from the Finnish Statistical Office.
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