Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices

The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator that the member states of EU and EFTA calculate based on a harmonized method and that allows comparing inflation internationally. The Swiss HICP is published as from 2008 according to the legislation of the EU and enhances the portfolio of economic indices available in Switzerland. The Swiss HICP is an indicator for comparing inflation in Switzerland with that of its European neighbours.

• Overview
• What is the harmonized index of consumer prices?
• Fixed basket and weightings
• Downloads / Links

The European Statistical Office Eurostat publishes every month the results of all participating countries:

• HICP-results on the Eurostat-Homepage

The FSO publishes the Swiss HICP results and a comparison with the European countries on its site:

• HICP-results published by the FSO

• Eurostat latest press releases on Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices
• Other publications concerning the harmonized index of consumer prices