HICP - Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (Neither seasonally) in Germany
Germany: HICP - Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (Neither seasonally) was 32.94 in 2026. ▼ Falling
Latest (2026)
32.94
Change on year
down 5.4%
World rank
22nd
of 27 countries
All-time high
51.97
in 2007
All-time low
32.94
in 2026
Years of data
31
1996–2026
HICP - Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (Neither seasonally) in Germany, 1996–2026
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
Germany recorded 32.94 for hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 31 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.4% on the previous year and down 25.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) in Germany peaked at 51.97 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 32.94, in 2026.
Germany ranks 22nd of 27 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 31 years of available data.
HICP - Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (Neither seasonally) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 48.76 | — |
| 1997 | 49.36 | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 48.84 | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 50.07 | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 42.9 | -14.3% |
| 2001 | 41.87 | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 41.73 | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 43 | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 44.7 | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 49.97 | +11.8% |
| 2006 | 50.73 | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 51.97 | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 44.76 | -13.9% |
| 2009 | 45.05 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 45.93 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 45.14 | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 39.04 | -13.5% |
| 2013 | 43.74 | +12.0% |
| 2014 | 44.47 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 43.74 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 44.1 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 43.31 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 43.08 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 41.96 | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 42.06 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 46.12 | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 44.96 | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 34.76 | -22.7% |
| 2024 | 33 | -5.1% |
| 2025 | 34.82 | +5.5% |
| 2026 | 32.94 | -5.4% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 32.94 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 48.05, 69% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Germany's 32.94 is below the median for high income countries, which is 48.01, 69% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 49.26 | 48.76 | 50.07 | 4 |
| 2000s | 45.67 | 41.73 | 51.97 | 10 |
| 2010s | 43.45 | 39.04 | 45.93 | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.38 | 32.94 | 46.12 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More economy & growth data for Germany
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.7761 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.6565 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 108.13 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0214 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,295 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 95.19 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 51.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0188 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,140 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 51.4 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) in Germany?
- Hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) in Germany was 32.94 in 2026, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 51.97 in 2007.
- What is the lowest hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.94 in 2026.
- How does Germany rank for hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally)?
- Germany ranks 22nd out of 27 countries with data for 2026.
- Is hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from European Central Bank, published as part of HICP - Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index weight). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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