The annual inflation rate in Austria stood at 4% in October 2025, unchanged from the previous month, matching preliminary estimates. The strongest price driver was housing and utilities (6.6% vs 6% in September), followed by restaurant and hotels (6% vs 6.3%), health (5% vs 5.5%), and food and non-alcoholic beverages (4% vs 3.9%). On the other hand, costs declined for communication (-6.4% vs -5.9%) and furnishings, household equipment, and maintenance (-0.6% vs -0.6%), while inflation moderated for education (5.2% vs 6.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.4% in October, rebounding from a 0.2% fall in the preceding period.