Inflation Rate in Kuwait remained unchanged at 2.25 percent in May. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Kuwait 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 Ukraine increased to 15.90 percent in May from 15.10 percent in April of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Ukraine Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In 2023, the usual median hourly rate of a worker's wage in the United States was 19.24 U.S. dollars, a decrease from the previous year. Dollar value is based on 2023 U.S. dollars. In 1979, the median hourly earnings in the U.S. was 17.48 dollars.

Inflation, monthly percent change in the CPI in Nigeria, April, 2025 The most recent value is 1.86 percent as of April 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 3.9 percent. Historically, the average for Nigeria from February 1995 to April 2025 is 1.17 percent. The minimum of -3.51 percent was recorded in August 1999, while the maximum of 8.98 percent was reached in April 1995. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

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.

The Consumer Price Index in Vietnam increased 0.16 percent in May of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Vietnam Inflation Rate MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Interactive chart of historical data for real (inflation-adjusted) gold prices per ounce back to 1915. The series is deflated using the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) with the most recent month as the base. The current month is updated on an hourly basis with today's latest value.

The Consumer Price Index in Bulgaria decreased 0 percent in May of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Bulgaria Inflation Rate MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Inflation, monthly percent change in the CPI in Vietnam, April, 2025 The most recent value is 0.07 percent as of April 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of -0.03 percent. Historically, the average for Vietnam from February 1995 to April 2025 is 0.46 percent. The minimum of -1.55 percent was recorded in April 2020, while the maximum of 3.9 percent was reached in May 2008. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Graph and download economic data for Inflation, consumer prices for the United States (FPCPITOTLZGUSA) from 1960 to 2024 about consumer, CPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

Estonia: Inflation forecast: The latest value from 2030 is 2.14 percent, a decline from 2.4 percent in 2029. In comparison, the world average is 3.65 percent, based on data from 182 countries. Historically, the average for Estonia from 1995 to 2030 is 5.17 percent. The minimum value, -1.87 percent, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 28.87 percent was recorded in 1995.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Commodity: Nonmetallic Mineral Products: Glass Containers (Including Value of Packaging) (WPU13810104) from Jun 1995 to May 2025 about glass, nonmetallic, minerals, commodities, PPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

Interactive chart of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) stock market index for the last 100 years. Historical data is inflation-adjusted using the headline CPI and each data point represents the month-end closing value. The current month is updated on an hourly basis with today's latest value.

Inflation Rate in Guyana remained unchanged at 2.90 percent in May. This dataset provides - Guyana Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Inflation, monthly percent change in the CPI in Armenia, May, 2025 The most recent value is 0.3 percent as of May 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 0.5 percent. Historically, the average for Armenia from February 1995 to May 2025 is 0.44 percent. The minimum of -5.5 percent was recorded in July 2003, while the maximum of 7.8 percent was reached in May 1995. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

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.

When adjusted for inflation, the 2024 federal minimum wage in the United States is over 40 percent lower than the minimum wage in 1970. Although the real dollar minimum wage in 1970 was only 1.60 U.S. dollars, when expressed in nominal 2024 dollars this increases to 13.05 U.S. dollars. This is a significant difference from the federal minimum wage in 2024 of 7.25 U.S. dollars.

The Comoros: Inflation forecast: The latest value from 2030 is 1.94 percent, unchanged from 1.94 percent in 2029. In comparison, the world average is 3.65 percent, based on data from 182 countries. Historically, the average for the Comoros from 1995 to 2030 is 2.87 percent. The minimum value, -7.03 percent, was reached in 1995 while the maximum of 20.62 percent was recorded in 2022.

Yemen: Inflation forecast: The latest value from 2030 is 10 percent, unchanged from 10 percent in 2029. In comparison, the world average is 3.65 percent, based on data from 182 countries. Historically, the average for Yemen from 1995 to 2030 is 17.25 percent. The minimum value, -2.68 percent, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 57.2 percent was recorded in 1995.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Industry: Total Manufacturing Industries (PCUOMFGOMFG) from Dec 1984 to May 2025 about manufacturing, PPI, industry, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.