Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Insurance Connected with Health for European Economic Area (EEA18-2004, EEA28-2006, EEA30)
CP1253E3CCM086NEST • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
133.82
Year-over-Year Change
5.38%
Date Range
12/1/1999 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP): Insurance Connected with Health for the European Economic Area (EEA) measures price changes for insurance related to healthcare in EEA countries. This metric is a key indicator of consumer inflation and economic conditions in the region.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The HICP: Insurance Connected with Health is a subcomponent of the broader HICP, which tracks changes in consumer prices across the EEA. This specific index focuses on the insurance costs associated with healthcare, providing insights into an important segment of household expenditures.
Methodology
The data is collected through consumer surveys and retailer reporting across EEA member states.
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts use this index to understand inflationary pressures and assess the cost of living in the EEA.
Key Facts
- The HICP: Insurance Connected with Health covers 30 EEA countries as of 2020.
- This index has a base year of 2015 = 100.
- Inflation in insurance costs can impact household budgets and healthcare affordability.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP): Insurance Connected with Health measures changes in the prices of insurance related to healthcare expenses for consumers in the European Economic Area (EEA).
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index provides insights into inflationary pressures on a key household expenditure, which is useful for policymakers, economists, and consumers to understand the cost of living in the EEA.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through consumer surveys and retailer reporting across EEA member states.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts use this index to monitor inflationary trends and assess the affordability of healthcare-related insurance costs in the EEA.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The HICP: Insurance Connected with Health data is published monthly with a lag of approximately one month.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Insurance Connected with Health for European Economic Area (EEA18-2004, EEA28-2006, EEA30) (CP1253E3CCM086NEST), retrieved from FRED.