In January 2025, the unadjusted consumer price index (CPI) of all items for urban consumers in the United States amounted to about 317.67. The data represents U.S. city averages. The base period was 1982-84=100. 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”. The annual consumer price index for urban consumers in the U.S. can be accessed here. Consumer Price Index The Consumer Price Index (CPI) began in 1919 under the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is published every month. The CPI for all urban consumers includes urban households in Metropolitan Statistical Areas and regions with over 2,500 inhabitants, as well as non-farm consumers living in rural regions. This index was established in 1978 and includes about 80 percent of the U.S. population. The monthly CPI of urban consumers in the United States increased from 292.3 in May 2022 to 304.13 in 2023. Inflation tends not to impact everyone equally for a variety of reasons, including geography - CPI often differs between regions, with a high of 287.49 in the Western region as of 2021. There are also disparities in inflation between income quartiles, in which inflation is generally felt more heavily by lower income households. The annual CPI in the United States has increased steadily over the past two decades, from 140.3 in 1992 to 292.56 in 2022. A forecast of the CPI expects this positive trend to continue, reaching 325.6 by 2027. As of March 2023, the CPI of the nation’s education had increased by 3.5 percent. Further, in the same month costs of recreation, rent, housing, medical care, and food and beverages, gasoline, and transportation increased. Comparatively, the CPI in Hong Kong reached 103.3 in 2022.

Inflation Rate in the United States decreased to 2.30 percent in April from 2.40 percent in March of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In January 2025, prices had increased by three percent compared to January 2024 according to the 12-month percentage change in the consumer price index — the monthly inflation rate for goods and services in the United States. The data represents U.S. city averages. In economics, the inflation rate is a measure of the change in price level over time. The rate of decrease in the purchasing power of money is approximately equal. A projection of the annual U.S. inflation rate can be accessed here and the actual annual inflation rate since 1990 can be accessed here. InflationOne of the most important economic indicators is the development of the Consumer Price Index in a country. The change in this price level of goods and services is defined as the rate of inflation. The inflationary situation in the United States had been relatively severe in 2022 due to global events relating to COVID-19, supply chain restrains, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. More information on U.S. inflation may be found on our dedicated topic page. The annual inflation rate in the United States has increased from 3.2 percent in 2011 to 8.3 percent in 2022. This means that the purchasing power of the U.S. dollar has weakened in recent years. The purchasing power is the extent to which a person has available funds to make purchases. According to the data published by the International Monetary Fund, the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) was about 258.84 in 2020 and is forecasted to grow up to 325.6 by 2027, compared to the base period from 1982 to 1984. The monthly percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for urban consumers in the United States was 0.1 percent in March 2023 compared to the previous month. In 2022, countries all around the world are experienced high levels of inflation. Although Brazil already had an inflation rate of 8.3 percent in 2021, compared to the previous year, while the inflation rate in China stood at 0.85 percent.

In January 2025, gasoline prices were around 0.2 percent lower than in January 2024. The data represents city averages in the United States. The defined base period is: 1982-84=100. 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". It is based on prices of food, clothing, shelter, fuels, transportation fares, charges for doctors’ and dentists’ services, drugs, and other goods and services that people buy for day-to-day living. The annual inflation rate in the U.S. since 1990 can be accessed here.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Germany increased to 120.80 points in February from 120.30 points in January of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Germany Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Inflation Rate in India decreased to 3.16 percent in April from 3.34 percent in March of 2025. This dataset provides - India Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Hong Kong, April, 2025 The most recent value is 108.5 index points as of April 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 108.6 index points. Historically, the average for Hong Kong from October 1980 to April 2025 is 73.7908 index points. The minimum of 21.4 index points was recorded in October 1980, while the maximum of 113 index points was reached in December 2021. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

In 2023, the U.S. Consumer Price Index was 309.42, and is projected to increase to 352.27 by 2029. The base period was 1982-84. The monthly CPI for all urban consumers in the U.S. can be accessed here. After a time of high inflation, the U.S. inflation rateis projected fall to two percent by 2027. United States Consumer Price Index ForecastIt is projected that the CPI will continue to rise year over year, reaching 325.6 in 2027. The Consumer Price Index of all urban consumers in previous years was lower, and has risen every year since 1992, except in 2009, when the CPI went from 215.30 in 2008 to 214.54 in 2009. The monthly unadjusted Consumer Price Index was 296.17 for the month of August in 2022. The U.S. CPI measures changes in the price of consumer goods and services purchased by households and is thought to reflect inflation in the U.S. as well as the health of the economy. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics calculates the CPI and defines it 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." The BLS records the price of thousands of goods and services month by month. They consider goods and services within eight main categories: food and beverage, housing, apparel, transportation, medical care, recreation, education, and other goods and services. They aggregate the data collected in order to compare how much it would cost a consumer to buy the same market basket of goods and services within one month or one year compared with the previous month or year. Given that the CPI is used to calculate U.S. inflation, the CPI influences the annual adjustments of many financial institutions in the United States, both private and public. Wages, social security payments, and pensions are all affected by the CPI.

The Consumer Price Index in the United States increased 0.20 percent in April of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides - United States Inflation Rate MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Ukraine, February, 2025 The most recent value is 499.2 index points as of February 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 495.2 index points. Historically, the average for Ukraine from January 1992 to February 2025 is 129.8691 index points. The minimum of 0.0017 index points was recorded in January 1992, while the maximum of 499.2 index points was reached in February 2025. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Euro area, February, 2025 The most recent value is 127.26 index points as of February 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 126.72 index points. Historically, the average for Euro area from January 1996 to February 2025 is 93.5944 index points. The minimum of 70.97 index points was recorded in January 1996, while the maximum of 127.26 index points was reached in February 2025. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Consumer Price Index CPI in Saudi Arabia increased to 112.28 points in December from 112.24 points in November of 2024. This dataset provides - Saudi Arabia Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Thailand Consumer Price Index CPI growth

• Thailand Consumer Price Index (CPI) growth was measured at 1.1 % YoY in Feb 2025, compared with a rate of 1.3 % in the previous month.
• Thailand Consumer Price Index growth data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1966 to Feb 2025, with an averaged number of 3.2 % YoY.
• The data reached an all-time high of 28.8 % YoY in May 1974 and a record low of -4.4 % YoY in Jul 2009.

CEIC calculates Consumer Price Index Growth from monthly Consumer Price Index. The Trade Policy and Strategy Office provides Consumer Price Index with base 2023=100. Consumer Price Index Growth prior to January 1977 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Costa Rica, January, 2025 The most recent value is 110.7892 index points as of January 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 110.3902 index points. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from January 1976 to January 2025 is 42.7169 index points. The minimum of 0.4634 index points was recorded in January 1976, while the maximum of 113.0628 index points was reached in August 2022. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Consumer Price Index CPI in China increased to 103.70 points in January from 102.90 points in December of 2024. This dataset provides - China Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The forecasted monthly evolution of the consumer price index (CPI) in Spain from July 2024 to December 2025 shows moderate fluctuations. The percentage change forecasted for April 2025 is 0.5 percent, the largest increase in the concerned period.

Key information about Luxembourg Consumer Price Index CPI growth

• Luxembourg Consumer Price Index (CPI) growth was measured at 1.9 % YoY in Jan 2025, compared with a rate of 1.0 % in the previous month.
• Luxembourg Consumer Price Index growth data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1956 to Jan 2025, with an averaged number of 2.6 % YoY.
• The data reached an all-time high of 11.8 % YoY in Jan 1976 and a record low of -1.4 % YoY in Dec 1986.

CEIC calculates Consumer Price Index Growth from monthly Consumer Price Index. The Statistics Portal of Luxembourg provides Consumer Price Index with base 2015=100. Consumer Price Index Growth prior to January 1996 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Chile increased to 107.16 points in February from 106.74 points in January of 2025. This dataset provides - Chile Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This dataset provides values for CONSUMER PRICE INDEX CPI reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Montserrat, June, 2024 The most recent value is 105.13 index points as of June 2024, an increase compared to the previous value of 104.58 index points. Historically, the average for Montserrat from January 2014 to June 2024 is 100.2203 index points. The minimum of 96.54 index points was recorded in January 2020, while the maximum of 106.67 index points was reached in August 2022. | TheGlobalEconomy.com