The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. Indexes are available for the U.S. and various geographic areas. Average price data for select utility, automotive fuel, and food items are also available. Prices for the goods and services used to calculate the CPI are collected in 75 urban areas throughout the country and from about 23,000 retail and service establishments. Data on rents are collected from about 43,000 landlords or tenants. More information and details about the data provided can be found at http://www.bls.gov/cpi

In November 2024, the seasonally adjusted consumer price index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) in the United States increased 0.3 percent from the previous month. The data represents city averages in the United States. The defined base period is: 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”.

Consumer Price Index CPI in India decreased to 192.50 points in February from 193.40 points in January of 2025. This dataset provides - India Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, the core CPI in the United States was 318.98, with a base 100 period of 1982-1984. This particular representation of the CPI, also called Core CPI, excludes goods with high price volatility like food and energy, which are non-systemic. The annual inflation rate in the U.S. since 1990 can be accessed here.

Monthly indexes and percentage changes for major components and special aggregates of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), not seasonally adjusted, for Canada, provinces, Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit. Data are presented for the corresponding month of the previous year, the previous month and the current month. The base year for the index is 2002=100.

Inflation Rate in the United States decreased to 2.80 percent in February from 3 percent in January of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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In August 2024, the global consumer price index, excluding the United States, stood at 187.7, compared to 160.1 for the U.S. The data for the world and emerging economies are distorted by hyperinflation in Venezuela and may not accurately reflect the inflation rate of other countries. However, Russia's war in Ukraine caused a surge in prices globally through 2022 and 2023. The headline consumer price index tracks the changes in the price level of a basket of goods and services purchased by households. Economic challenges in Argentina While CPI increases have been significant globally, certain economies have experienced more dramatic increases than others. Argentina is a notable case of these increases, as the CPI has increased more than 100 percent between 2020 and 2023. Currently, most of the Argentinian public considers inflation and low wages to be the biggest challenges facing the country. Consumer responses to price increases Globally, consumers are coping with price increases in many ways. In a May 2023 survey, 68 percent respondents from over 14 countries indicated they were more conscious about prices than previously. In another survey from earlier that year, over 40 percent of respondents indicated they were most concerned about inflation and had changed their consumption habits as a result.

United States CBO Projection: Consumer Price Index (CPI): Urban: YoY data was reported at 2.359 % in 2028. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.351 % for 2027. United States CBO Projection: Consumer Price Index (CPI): Urban: YoY data is updated yearly, averaging 2.354 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2028, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.542 % in 2018 and a record low of 0.130 % in 2015. United States CBO Projection: Consumer Price Index (CPI): Urban: YoY data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Congressional Budget Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.I004: Consumer Price Index: Urban: Projection: Congressional Budget Office.

The Consumer Price Index in the United States increased 0.20 percent in February 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.

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United States FRB Cleveland Forecast: Inflation Nowcast: Core Consumer Price Index (CPI): YoY data was reported at 2.123 % in Dec 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.199 % for Nov 2018. United States FRB Cleveland Forecast: Inflation Nowcast: Core Consumer Price Index (CPI): YoY data is updated monthly, averaging 1.861 % from Aug 2013 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 65 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.322 % in Aug 2018 and a record low of 1.583 % in Jan 2015. United States FRB Cleveland Forecast: Inflation Nowcast: Core Consumer Price Index (CPI): YoY data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I003: Consumer Price Index: Urban: Forecast: Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Egypt increased to 239.20 points in January from 235.60 points in December of 2024. This dataset provides - Egypt Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

China Consumer Price Index (CPI): New Price Factor in Current Year data was reported at 0.500 % Point in Feb 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.700 % Point for Jan 2025. China Consumer Price Index (CPI): New Price Factor in Current Year data is updated monthly, averaging 1.000 % Point from May 2011 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 145 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.500 % Point in Nov 2019 and a record low of -0.800 % Point in Jun 2020. China Consumer Price Index (CPI): New Price Factor in Current Year data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Inflation – Table CN.IA: Consumer Price Index: Price Factor Effect of Last and Current Year.

In 2024, the CPI in U.S. cities averaged at 313.7. However, the CPI for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area amounted to about 334.21. Prices in New York City were significantly higher than the U.S. average. Nonetheless, the San Diego-Carlsbad area ranked first with a CPI of 373.32.The monthly inflation rate for the United States can be found here.

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Japan EFS: Quarterly Core Consumer Price Index (CPI): YoY: Calender Year: Current data was reported at 0.980 % in Nov 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.890 % for Oct 2018. Japan EFS: Quarterly Core Consumer Price Index (CPI): YoY: Calender Year: Current data is updated monthly, averaging 0.020 % from May 2004 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 161 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.300 % in Jul 2014 and a record low of -2.330 % in Oct 2009. Japan EFS: Quarterly Core Consumer Price Index (CPI): YoY: Calender Year: Current data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Japan Center for Economic Research. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S067: Economic Forecast Survey.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Palestine decreased to 134.23 points in February from 156.23 points in January of 2025. This dataset provides - Palestine Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.