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

Consumer Price Index CPI in the United States increased to 323.05 points in July from 322.56 points in June 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.

Explanation of CPI and the Dataset:

What is CPI?

CPI (Consumer Price Index) measures the average change in prices over time that consumers pay for a basket of goods and services. It is a key indicator of inflation and is used by governments and central banks to monitor price stability and for inflation targeting. Components: The construction of CPI involves two main components: Weighting Diagrams: These represent the consumption patterns of households. Price Data: This is collected at regular intervals to track changes in prices.

Role of the Central Statistics Office (CSO):

The CSO, under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, is responsible for releasing CPI data. The indices are released for Rural, Urban, and Combined sectors for all-India and individual States/UTs.

Dataset Alignment:

Sectors: The dataset includes a "Sector" column that categorizes data into "Rural," "Urban," and "Rural+Urban," aligning with the CPI data released by the CSO. Time Period: The "Year" and "Name" (which appears to represent months) columns in the dataset track the data over time, consistent with the monthly release schedule by the CSO starting from January 2011. State/UT Data: Each column corresponding to a state or union territory likely represents the CPI values for that region. The numeric values under each state/UT column represent the CPI index values, with a base of 2010=100. Purpose: This data can be used to analyze inflation trends, price stability, and the impact on economic policies, such as adjustments to dearness allowance for employees. Practical Use of This Data: Inflation Analysis: By examining the changes in CPI values across different states, analysts can study regional inflation trends and compare them to the national average. Policy Making: Governments and central banks can use this data to design and adjust policies aimed at controlling inflation, targeting specific regions or sectors that are experiencing higher inflation. Wage Indexation: Companies and governments can use CPI data to adjust wages and allowances in line with inflation, ensuring that purchasing power is maintained.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a statistical measure that tracks the average change over time in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. It serves as a key indicator of inflation, reflecting the cost of living and the purchasing power of a currency. Calculated periodically, the CPI is used by governments, economists, and policymakers to make informed decisions on monetary policy, wage negotiations, and economic forecasting. By comparing the CPI across different periods, one can gauge the health of an economy, understand inflationary pressures, and assess the impact of economic policies on everyday consumer expenses.

Consumer Price Index CPI in European Union increased to 133.81 points in July from 133.62 points in June of 2025. This dataset provides - European Union Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar.

Explore the Consumer Prices Index Less Housing dataset, featuring information on percentage change, index numbers, and more. Stay updated on CPI trends in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar.

Percentage change - previous period, Index number, %, Percentage change- same period previous year, CPI, Cost of living, Price

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The FAOSTAT monthly Food CPI and General CPI database was based on the ILO CPI data until December 2014. In 2014, IMF-ILO-FAO agreed to transfer global CPI data compilation from ILO to IMF. Upon agreement, CPIs for all items and its sub components originates from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the UN Statistics Division(UNSD) for countries not covered by the IMF. However, due to a limited time coverage from IMF and UNSD for a number of countries, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Central Bank of Western African States (BCEAO), Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), UNdata, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and national statistical office website data are used for missing historical data from IMF and UNSD food CPI.

The FAO CPI dataset for all items(or general CPI) and the Food CPI, consists of a complete and consistent set of time series from January 2000 onwards. Data gaps on monthly Food CPI and General CPI are filled using statistical estimation procedures to have full data coverage for all countries for Food CPI and for General CPI. These indices measure the price change between the current and reference periods of the average basket of goods and services purchased by households. The General CPI is typically used to measure and monitor inflation, set monetary policy targets, index social benefits such as pensions and unemployment benefits, and to escalate thresholds and credits in the income tax systems and wages in public and private wage contracts. The FAOSTAT monthly Food CPI inflation rates are annual year-over-year inflation or percentage change over corresponding month of the previous year.

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This collection includes only a subset of indicators from the source dataset.

Measures of monthly UK inflation data including CPIH, CPI and RPI. These tables complement the consumer price inflation time series dataset.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Germany increased to 122.20 points in July from 121.80 points in June 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.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Israel increased to 103.50 points in July from 103.10 points in June of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Israel 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 dataset gives information on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for food is a component of the all-items CPI. The CPI measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a representative market basket of consumer goods and services. While the all-items CPI measures the price changes for all consumer goods and services, including food, the CPI for food measures the changes in the retail prices of food items only.

Detailed monthly changes on monthly consumer price index compared with the previous month published according to the COICOP classification divisions and groups.

Explore the Consumer Price Index dataset for Kuwait, covering categories such as HOUSING SERVICES, CLOTHING, RESTAURANT, HOTELS, TOBACCO, and more on a quarterly and monthly basis. Find valuable insights on cost of living, commodities, and price trends.

HOUSEING SERVICES, CLOTHING and FOOTWEAR, RESTAURANT and HOTELS, TOBACCO and NARCOTICS, Quarterly, COMMUNICATION, FURNISHING EQUIPMENT HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE, Number, ALL ITEMS CONSUMPTION PRICE INDEX, SERVICES and MISCELLANEOUS GOODS, EDUCATION, % Monthly Change, Monthly, Annually, RECREATION andCULTURE, % Annual Change, TOTAL INDEX LESS FOOD, FOOD and BEVERAGES, % Quarterly Change, TOTAL INDEX LESS HOUSEING SERVICES, HEALTH, TRANSPORT, CPI, Cost of living, Commodities, Food, TOBACCO, Price

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Annual indexes for major components and special aggregates of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), for Canada, provinces, Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit. Data are presented for the last five years. The base year for the index is 2002=100.

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.

This table contains 13 series, with data from 1949 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). Data are presented for the current month and previous four months. Users can select other time periods that are of interest to them.

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.

The average consumer price index (CPI) is a measure of a country's average level of prices based on the cost of a typical basket of consumer goods and services in a given period. The rate of inflation is the percent change in the average CPI. Source: World Economic Outlook (April 2021)

The dataset provides information on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Industrial Workers in Himachal Pradesh for the years 2019 to 2021. The CPI is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This particular dataset focuses on the CPI for Industrial Workers, which includes employees engaged in the organized sector and working in factories, mines, plantations, ports, and other industrial establishments.

This Alberta Official Statistic compares the Consumer Price Index year-over-year for Canada and Alberta. The graph shows the CPI for all items as well as for 9 individual sectors such as Food, Shelter, Energy, etc.