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.

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”.

United States CPI U: AW: Recreation: Reading Materials: Newspaper & Magazines data was reported at 0.086 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.089 % for 2016. United States CPI U: AW: Recreation: Reading Materials: Newspaper & Magazines data is updated yearly, averaging 0.179 % from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2017, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.398 % in 1998 and a record low of 0.086 % in 2017. United States CPI U: AW: Recreation: Reading Materials: Newspaper & Magazines data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.I011: Consumer Price Index: Urban: Weights (Annual).

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.

Monthly indexes and percentage changes for selected sub-groups of the recreation, education and reading component of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), not seasonally adjusted, for Canada, provinces, Whitehorse and Yellowknife. 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.

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.

As of February 2025, Japan's Consumer Price Index (CPI) of commodities stood at 110.8 index points, decreasing from 111.2 in the previous month. During the measured period, the lowest price level was recorded in April 2021, with a CPI of 99.1.

Brazil Consumer Price Index (CPI): IPC-BR-M: Education, Reading & Recreation: Reading: Newspapers & Magazines data was reported at 610.917 Dec2019=100 in Jan 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 605.762 Dec2019=100 for Dec 2020. Brazil Consumer Price Index (CPI): IPC-BR-M: Education, Reading & Recreation: Reading: Newspapers & Magazines data is updated monthly, averaging 349.961 Dec2019=100 from May 1996 (Median) to Jan 2021, with 297 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 610.917 Dec2019=100 in Jan 2021 and a record low of 157.075 Dec2019=100 in May 1996. Brazil Consumer Price Index (CPI): IPC-BR-M: Education, Reading & Recreation: Reading: Newspapers & Magazines data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Getulio Vargas Foundation. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Inflation – Table BR.FGV: Consumer Price Index.

Inflation Rate in China decreased to -0.70 percent in February from 0.50 percent in January of 2025. This dataset provides - China Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

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.

Brazil Consumer Price Index (CPI): IPC-BR-10: Education, Reading & Recreation: Recreation: Tours & Vacations data was reported at 824.956 Dec2019=100 in Feb 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 844.124 Dec2019=100 for Jan 2021. Brazil Consumer Price Index (CPI): IPC-BR-10: Education, Reading & Recreation: Recreation: Tours & Vacations data is updated monthly, averaging 406.638 Dec2019=100 from May 1996 (Median) to Feb 2021, with 298 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,007.832 Dec2019=100 in Dec 2020 and a record low of 148.327 Dec2019=100 in May 1996. Brazil Consumer Price Index (CPI): IPC-BR-10: Education, Reading & Recreation: Recreation: Tours & Vacations data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Getulio Vargas Foundation. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Inflation – Table BR.FGV: Consumer Price Index.

Consumer Price Index CPI in the United Kingdom increased to 136 points in February from 135.40 points in January of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

CPI Core Core in the United States decreased to 2.20 percent in February from 2.40 percent in January of 2025. This dataset provides - United States CPI Core Core- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Brazil Consumer Price Index (CPI): IPC-BR-DI: Education, Reading & Recreation: Recreation data was reported at 607.640 Dec2019=100 in Jan 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 637.162 Dec2019=100 for Dec 2020. Brazil Consumer Price Index (CPI): IPC-BR-DI: Education, Reading & Recreation: Recreation data is updated monthly, averaging 302.132 Dec2019=100 from May 1996 (Median) to Jan 2021, with 297 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 657.797 Dec2019=100 in Nov 2020 and a record low of 150.950 Dec2019=100 in May 1996. Brazil Consumer Price Index (CPI): IPC-BR-DI: Education, Reading & Recreation: Recreation data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Getulio Vargas Foundation. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Inflation – Table BR.FGV: Consumer Price Index.

United States CPI W: sa: Recreation: Reading Materials data was reported at 247.327 1982-1984=100 in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 248.558 1982-1984=100 for May 2018. United States CPI W: sa: Recreation: Reading Materials data is updated monthly, averaging 199.200 1982-1984=100 from Jan 1989 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 354 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 249.645 1982-1984=100 in Apr 2018 and a record low of 127.200 1982-1984=100 in Jan 1989. United States CPI W: sa: Recreation: Reading Materials data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.I013: Consumer Price Index: Urban Wage and Clerical Workers: sa.

Inflation Rate in Japan decreased to 3.70 percent in February from 4 percent in January 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 Pakistan decreased to 1.50 percent in February from 2.40 percent in January of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Pakistan 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 Switzerland decreased to 0.30 percent in February from 0.40 percent in January of 2025. This dataset provides - Switzerland Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Monthly CPI Indicator in Australia decreased to 2.40 percent in February from 2.50 percent in January of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Australia Monthly CPI Indicator.