In August 2024, the global consumer price index, excluding the United States, stood at *****, compared to ***** 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 *** 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, ** percent respondents from over 14 countries indicated they were more conscious about prices than previously. In another survey from earlier that year, over ** percent of respondents indicated they were most concerned about inflation and had changed their consumption habits as a result.

Annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) for most countries in the world. Reference year is 2005.

Graph and download economic data for Inflation, consumer prices for Switzerland (FPCPITOTLZGCHE) from 1960 to 2024 about Switzerland, consumer, CPI, inflation, price index, indexes, and price.

Historical chart and dataset showing World inflation rate by year from 1981 to 2023.

Consumer price index (2010 = 100) in World was reported at 136 in 2011, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - Consumer price index (2010 = 100) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Inflation, consumer prices for Ghana (FPCPITOTLZGGHA) from 1965 to 2024 about Ghana, consumer, CPI, inflation, price index, indexes, and price.

Consumer price index (2010 = 100) in China was reported at 133 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. China - Consumer price index (2010 = 100) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Costa Rica Consumer Price Index (CPI): Seasonally Adjusted data was reported at 147.674 2010=100 in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 145.979 2010=100 for 2024. Costa Rica Consumer Price Index (CPI): Seasonally Adjusted data is updated yearly, averaging 72.165 2010=100 from Dec 1987 (Median) to 2025, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 147.674 2010=100 in 2025 and a record low of 5.206 2010=100 in 1987. Costa Rica Consumer Price Index (CPI): Seasonally Adjusted data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.GEM: Consumer Price Index: Annual. The consumer price index reflects the change in prices for the average consumer of a constant basket of consumer goods. Data is in nominal terms and seasonally adjusted.

Graph and download economic data for Inflation, consumer prices for the Republic of Korea (FPCPITOTLZGKOR) from 1960 to 2024 about Korea, consumer, CPI, inflation, price index, indexes, and price.

Core CPI: Seasonally Adjusted data was reported at 124.595 2010=100 in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 123.670 2010=100 for 2024. Core CPI: Seasonally Adjusted data is updated yearly, averaging 101.681 2010=100 from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2025, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 124.595 2010=100 in 2025 and a record low of 74.595 2010=100 in 1996. Core CPI: Seasonally Adjusted data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.World Bank.GEM: Consumer Price Index: Annual.

Consumer price index (2010 = 100) in Germany was reported at 135 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Germany - Consumer price index (2010 = 100) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

The average for 2023 based on 160 countries was 9.9 percent. The highest value was in Lebanon: 221.3 percent and the lowest value was in the Seychelles: -1 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) in World was reported at 5.7332 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Consumer price index (2010 = 100) in United Kingdom was reported at 147 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United Kingdom - Consumer price index (2010 = 100) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Consumer price index (2010 = 100) in Kazakhstan was reported at 302 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Kazakhstan - Consumer price index (2010 = 100) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Core CPI: Non Seasonally Adjusted data was reported at 124.671 2010=100 in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 125.713 2010=100 for 2024. Core CPI: Non Seasonally Adjusted data is updated yearly, averaging 103.372 2010=100 from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2025, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 125.713 2010=100 in 2024 and a record low of 75.822 2010=100 in 1996. Core CPI: Non Seasonally Adjusted data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.World Bank.GEM: Consumer Price Index: Annual.

Consumer price index (2010 = 100) in Mexico was reported at 184 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Consumer price index (2010 = 100) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Inflation, consumer prices for Qatar (FPCPITOTLZGQAT) from 1980 to 2024 about Qatar, consumer, CPI, inflation, price index, indexes, and price.

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.

Core CPI: Seasonally Adjusted data was reported at 121.650 2010=100 in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 121.387 2010=100 for 2024. Core CPI: Seasonally Adjusted data is updated yearly, averaging 109.371 2010=100 from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2025, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 121.650 2010=100 in 2025 and a record low of 98.343 2010=100 in 2005. Core CPI: Seasonally Adjusted data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.World Bank.GEM: Consumer Price Index: Annual.