In 2024, the consumer price index (CPI) was 315.61. Data represents U.S. city averages. The monthly inflation rate for the United States can be found here. United States urban Consumer Price Index (CPI) The U.S. Consumer Price Index is a measure of change in the price of consumer goods and services purchased by households. The CPI is defined by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics as "a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services." To calculate the CPI, the Bureau of Labor Statistics considers the price of goods and services from various categories: housing, transportation, apparel, food & beverage, medical care, recreation, education and other/uncategorized. The CPI is a useful measure, as it indicates how the cost of urban living in the United States has changed over time, compared to a base period. CPI is also used to calculate inflation, or change in the purchasing power of money. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. urban CPI has been rising steadily since 1992. As of 2023, the CPI was 304.7, up from 233 ten years earlier and up from 184 twenty years earlier. This indicates the extent to which, compared to a base period 1982-1984 = 100, the price of various goods and services has risen.

Inflation Rate in Poland remained unchanged at 2.90 percent in September. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Poland Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Inflation Rate in Azerbaijan increased to 5.70 percent in September from 4.90 percent in August of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Azerbaijan Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Inflation Rate in Kazakhstan increased to 12.90 percent in September from 12.20 percent in August of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Kazakhstan Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In economics, the inflation rate is a measure of the change in price of a basket of goods. The most common measure being the consumer price index. It is the percentage rate of change in price level over time, and also indicates the rate of decrease in the purchasing power of money. The annual rate of inflation for 2023, was 4.1 percent higher in the United States when compared to the previous year. More information on inflation and the consumer price index can be found on our dedicated topic page. Additionally, the monthly rate of inflation in the United States can be accessed here. Inflation and purchasing power Inflation is a key economic indicator, and gives economists and consumers alike a look at changes in prices in the wider economy. For example, if an average pair of socks costs 100 dollars one year and 105 dollars the following year, the inflation rate is five percent. This means the amount of goods an individual can purchase with a unit of currency has decreased. This concept is often referred to as purchasing power. The data presents the average rate of inflation in a year, whereas the monthly measure of inflation measures the change in prices compared with prices one year ago. For example, monthly inflation in the U.S. reached a peak in June 2022 at 9.1 percent. This means that prices were 9.1 percent higher than they were in June of 2021. The purchasing power is the extent to which a person has available funds to make purchases. The Big Mac Index has been published by The Economist since 1986 and exemplifies purchasing power on a global scale, allowing us to see note the differences between different countries currencies. Switzerland for example, has the most expensive Big Mac in the world, costing consumers 6.71 U.S. dollars as of July 2022, whereas a Big Mac cost 5.15 dollars in the United States, and 4.77 dollars in the Euro area. One of the most important tools in influencing the rate of inflation is interest rates. The Federal Reserve of the United States has the capacity to make changes to the federal interest rate . Changes to the rate of inflation are thought to be an imbalance between supply and demand. After COVID-19 related lockdowns came to an end there was a sudden increase in demand for goods and services with consumers having more funds than usual thanks to reduced spending during lockdown and government funded economic support. Additionally, supply-chain related bottlenecks also due to lockdowns around the world and the Russian invasion of Ukraine meant that there was a decrease in the supply of goods and services. By increasing the interest rate, the Federal Reserve aims to reduce spending, and thus bring demand back into balance with supply.

Moldova: Inflation: percent change in the Consumer Price Index: The latest value from 2024 is 4.7 percent, a decline from 13.4 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 6.0 percent, based on data from 155 countries. Historically, the average for Moldova from 1992 to 2024 is 105.3 percent. The minimum value, -0.1 percent, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 1613.6 percent was recorded in 1993.

Time series data for the statistic Inflation_Rate and country Jamaica. Indicator Definition:Inflation as measured by the consumer price index reflects the annual percentage change in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a basket of goods and services that may be fixed or changed at specified intervals, such as yearly. The Laspeyres formula is generally used.The statistic "Inflation Rate" stands at 5.41 percent as of 12/31/2024, the lowest value since 12/31/2021. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -1.06 percentage points compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percentage points is -1.06.The 3 year change in percentage points is -0.4508.The 5 year change in percentage points is 1.51.The 10 year change in percentage points is -2.86.The Serie's long term average value is 13.04 percent. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 7.63 percentage points lower, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1962, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +4.00.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's maximum value, on 12/31/1992, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -71.88.

Ukraine: Real interest rate: Bank lending rate minus inflation: The latest value from 2024 is 6.51 percent, an increase from 1.87 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 4.99 percent, based on data from 73 countries. Historically, the average for Ukraine from 1992 to 2024 is -4.54 percent. The minimum value, -91.72 percent, was reached in 1993 while the maximum of 37.93 percent was recorded in 1998.

Graph and download economic data for Gross Domestic Product: Implicit Price Deflator (GDPDEF) from Q1 1947 to Q2 2025 about implicit price deflator, headline figure, inflation, GDP, and USA.

The Republic of the Congo: Inflation: percent change in the Consumer Price Index: The latest value from 2024 is 3.1 percent, a decline from 4.3 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 6.0 percent, based on data from 155 countries. Historically, the average for the Republic of the Congo from 1986 to 2024 is 3.7 percent. The minimum value, -3.9 percent, was reached in 1992 while the maximum of 42.4 percent was recorded in 1994.

Cost of food in Germany increased 3.20 percent in August of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Germany Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The USD/BRL exchange rate rose to 5.3954 on October 22, 2025, up 0.14% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Brazilian Real has weakened 2.13%, but it's up by 5.15% over the last 12 months. Brazilian Real - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on October of 2025.

Inflation Rate in Ghana decreased to 9.40 percent in September from 11.50 percent in August of 2025. This dataset provides - Ghana Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

House Price Index YoY in the United States decreased to 2.30 percent in July from 2.70 percent in June of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States FHFA House Price Index YoY.

The USD/TRY exchange rate rose to 41.9765 on October 22, 2025, up 0.02% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Turkish Lira has weakened 1.43%, and is down by 22.48% over the last 12 months. Turkish Lira - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on October of 2025.

Wages in Germany increased 1.90 percent in June of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Germany Wage Growth - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Peru increased to 115.60 points in September from 115.59 points in August of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Peru Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Pakistan was last recorded at 11 percent. This dataset provides - Pakistan Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The USD/ZMW exchange rate was unchanged at 22.6400 on October 21, 2025. Over the past month, the Zambian Kwacha has strengthened 4.97%, and is up by 14.82% over the last 12 months. Zambian Kwacha - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on October of 2025.