Consumer Price Index CPI in the United States increased to 321.47 points in May from 320.80 points in April 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.

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

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.

Core consumer prices in the United States increased 2.80 percent in May of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - United States Core 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.

This table contains the annual rates of change of the CPI from the moment they were first published. The annual rate of change reflects changes in prices of consumer goods and services in a certain month compared with the same month in the previous year; it is the year on-year change of the consumer price index.

This table also contains the derived series for the annual rate of change. This is based on the normal series but without the effect of changes in the rates of product-related taxes (for instance VAT and excise duty on alcohol and tobacco) and subsidies. The derived series answers the question: how would prices have changed if the tax rates remained the same?

CPI figures are published every month. In addition, an annual figure is published at the end of the year. The CPI of a calendar year is calculated as the average of the indices of the twelve months of that year.

Data available from: January 1963

Status of the figures: When first published, the figures are provisional. Their status becomes final simultaneously with the second publication about the same month. Differences between the provisional and final figures are caused by source material that has become available after the provisional publication.

Changes compared with previous version: Data on the most recent period have been added and/or adjustments have been implemented.

When will new figures be published? New figures will usually be published between the first and second Thursday of the month following on the reporting month. The figures of the previous reporting month then become final.

All CPI publications are announced on the publication calendar.

Key information about Hong Kong SAR (China) Consumer Price Index CPI growth

• Hong Kong SAR (China) Consumer Price Index (CPI) growth was measured at 1.7 % YoY in Feb 2025, compared with a rate of 1.8 % in the previous month.
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Consumer Price Index growth data is updated monthly, available from Oct 2000 to Feb 2025, with an averaged number of 2.0 % YoY.
• The data reached an all-time high of 7.9 % YoY in Jul 2011 and a record low of -4.1 % YoY in Jul 2003.

CEIC calculates Consumer Price Index Growth from monthly Consumer Price Index. Census and Statistic Department provides Consumer Price Index with base October 2019-September 2020=100. Consumer Price Index Growth prior to October 2019 is calculated from Consumer Price Index with base October 2014-September 2015=100, prior to October 2014 from Consumer Price Index with base October 2009-September 2010=100, and prior to October 2005 from Consumer Price Index with base October 2004-September 2005=100. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

As of September 2024, housing and basic services was the sector that experienced the largest price increase in Chile when compared to the first month of 2024. More specifically, the consumer price index (CPI) of this sector grew by 6.7 percentage points in the span of 9 months. Only one division experienced a fall in the CPI when compared to January 2024: clothing and footwear.

Inflation Rate in China remained unchanged at -0.10 percent in May. This dataset provides - China Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Inflation Rate in India decreased to 2.82 percent in May from 3.16 percent in April of 2025. This dataset provides - India Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

CPI (B): FB: Food And Non-Alcoholic Beverages data was reported at 114.285 Oct2013-Sep2014=100 in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 113.815 Oct2013-Sep2014=100 for Aug 2018. CPI (B): FB: Food And Non-Alcoholic Beverages data is updated monthly, averaging 109.235 Oct2013-Sep2014=100 from Oct 2014 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 48 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 114.285 Oct2013-Sep2014=100 in Sep 2018 and a record low of 102.531 Oct2013-Sep2014=100 in Oct 2014. CPI (B): FB: Food And Non-Alcoholic Beverages data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics and Census Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Macau SAR – Table MO.I007: Consumer Price Index (B): October 13-September 14=100.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in India, May, 2025 The most recent value is 193 index points as of May 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 192.6 index points. Historically, the average for India from January 2011 to May 2025 is 140.6514 index points. The minimum of 88.4 index points was recorded in February 2011, while the maximum of 196.8 index points was reached in October 2024. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Inflation, monthly percent change in the CPI in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, September, 2024 The most recent value is 1.01 percent as of September 2024, an increase compared to the previous value of -0.62 percent. Historically, the average for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from February 2001 to September 2024 is 0.19 percent. The minimum of -2.05 percent was recorded in October 2002, while the maximum of 4.43 percent was reached in May 2007. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland provides daily “nowcasts” of inflation for two popular price indexes, the price index for personal consumption expenditures (PCE) and the Consumer Price Index (CPI). These nowcasts give a sense of where inflation is today. Released each business day.

Consumer Price Index - Table E501 : Consumer Price Indices (October 2019 – September 2020 = 100) at Commodity/Service Section and Group level

In 2020 the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rate of the United Kingdom is expected to be between 1.4 percent and 1.9 percent, according to forecasts from three different institutions, the Office for Budget Responsibility, the International Monetary Fund, and the The National Institute of Economic and Social Research. CPI measures the rate of change to market basket price levels of consumer goods and services purchased by households.

Consumer Price Index - Table 510-60001A : Consumer Price Indices (October 2019 – September 2020 = 100) at Commodity/Service Section level

Inflation Rate In the Euro Area increased to 2 percent in June from 1.90 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.