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.

Consumer Price Index CPI in the United States increased to 322.56 points in June from 321.46 points in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

This statistic shows the consumer price index (CPI) of pork in Denmark monthly from January 2022 to May 2025. In November 2024, the CPI of pork in Denmark was measured at ****7, where the year 2015 equals 100.

Inflation, monthly percent change in the CPI in Macao, May, 2025 The most recent value is -0.05 percent as of May 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 0.16 percent. Historically, the average for Macao from November 2022 to May 2025 is 0.05 percent. The minimum of -0.29 percent was recorded in March 2024, while the maximum of 0.54 percent was reached in February 2024. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Inflation Rate in the United States increased to 2.70 percent in June from 2.40 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Sierra Leone, May, 2025 The most recent value is 241.73 index points as of May 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 241.61 index points. Historically, the average for Sierra Leone from January 2016 to May 2025 is 228.1048 index points. The minimum of 101.36 index points was recorded in January 2022, while the maximum of 366.3 index points was reached in December 2021. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

The consumer price index (CPI) of meat in Denmark fluctuated monthly from January 2022 to May 2025. In May 2025, the CPI of meat in Denmark was measured at 129.9, where the year 2015 equals 100.

Inflation Rate in Japan decreased to 3.30 percent in June from 3.50 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Japan 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 India decreased to 2.10 percent in June from 2.82 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides - India Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Inflation, monthly percent change in the CPI in the Czechia, May, 2025 The most recent value is 0.52 percent as of May 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of -0.13 percent. Historically, the average for the Czechia from February 1996 to May 2025 is 0.29 percent. The minimum of -1.1 percent was recorded in October 2022, while the maximum of 6.64 percent was reached in January 2023. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

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.

Inflation Rate in Turkey decreased to 35.05 percent in June from 35.41 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Turkey Inflation Rate - 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 Lebanon, June, 2025 The most recent value is 0.76 percent as of June 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 1.31 percent. Historically, the average for Lebanon from February 2008 to June 2025 is 2.32 percent. The minimum of -3.13 percent was recorded in February 2022, while the maximum of 33.27 percent was reached in March 2023. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

The consumer price index (CPI) of spirits in Denmark fluctuated from January 2022 to May 2025, where the year 2015 equals 100. In May 2025, the index value of spirit prices was measured at *****.

Inflation Expectations in the United States decreased to 3 percent in June from 3.20 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Consumer Inflation Expectations- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index (CPI): Prev Dec=100: Non Food: Central Federal District (CF) data was reported at 100.170 Prev Dec=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 100.140 Prev Dec=100 for Feb 2025. Consumer Price Index (CPI): Prev Dec=100: Non Food: Central Federal District (CF) data is updated monthly, averaging 103.210 Prev Dec=100 from Jan 2002 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 279 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 114.090 Prev Dec=100 in May 2022 and a record low of 100.030 Prev Dec=100 in Jan 2025. Consumer Price Index (CPI): Prev Dec=100: Non Food: Central Federal District (CF) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Inflation – Table RU.IB011: Consumer Price Index: Previous December=100: All Regions: Non Food.

This statistic shows the consumer price index (CPI) of beef and veal in Denmark monthly from June 2022 to May 2025. In May 2025, the CPI of beef and veal in Denmark was measured at *****, where the year 2015 equals 100.

CPI: Prev Month=100: Non Food: CF: Tver Region data was reported at 100.530 Prev Mth=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 100.220 Prev Mth=100 for Feb 2025. CPI: Prev Month=100: Non Food: CF: Tver Region data is updated monthly, averaging 100.460 Prev Mth=100 from Jun 2000 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 298 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 114.050 Prev Mth=100 in Mar 2022 and a record low of 99.350 Prev Mth=100 in May 2022. CPI: Prev Month=100: Non Food: CF: Tver Region data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Inflation – Table RU.IB003: Consumer Price Index: Previous Month=100: All Regions: Non Food.

Consumer Price Index (CPI): Prev Month=100: Perm Territory: Non Food data was reported at 99.600 Prev Mth=100 in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 100.600 Prev Mth=100 for Feb 2025. Consumer Price Index (CPI): Prev Month=100: Perm Territory: Non Food data is updated monthly, averaging 100.560 Prev Mth=100 from Jun 2000 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 298 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 112.810 Prev Mth=100 in Mar 2022 and a record low of 98.950 Prev Mth=100 in May 2022. Consumer Price Index (CPI): Prev Month=100: Perm Territory: Non Food data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Inflation – Table RU.IB071: Consumer Price Index: Volga Region Federal District: Perm Territory.

The inflation rate in the United States declined significantly between June 2022 and May 2025, despite rising inflationary pressures towards the end of 2024. The peak inflation rate was recorded in June 2022, at *** percent. In August 2023, the Federal Reserve's interest rate hit its highest level during the observed period, at **** percent, and remained unchanged until September 2024, when the Federal Reserve implemented its first rate cut since September 2021. By January 2025, the rate dropped to **** percent, signalling a shift in monetary policy. What is the Federal Reserve interest rate? The Federal Reserve interest rate, or the federal funds rate, is the rate at which banks and credit unions lend to and borrow from each other. It is one of the Federal Reserve's key tools for maintaining strong employment rates, stable prices, and reasonable interest rates. The rate is determined by the Federal Reserve and adjusted eight times a year, though it can be changed through emergency meetings during times of crisis. The Fed doesn't directly control the interest rate but sets a target rate. It then uses open market operations to influence rates toward this target. Ways of measuring inflation Inflation is typically measured using several methods, with the most common being the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI tracks the price of a fixed basket of goods and services over time, providing a measure of the price changes consumers face. At the end of 2023, the CPI in the United States was ****** percent, up from ****** a year earlier. A more business-focused measure is the producer price index (PPI), which represents the costs of firms.