US Inflation Rate: Latest & Historical Data
Consumer-price inflation for the United States moves with energy, housing, food and services. This page shows the latest published annual figure, its reference year, and the historical series behind it.
Annual consumer-price inflation for the United States.
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How to read the figure
The headline value is an annual percentage for a stated reference year — not today's price level and not a forecast. Choose the measure, press Show, and compare the year attached to the value before quoting it.
Why the year matters
Economic statistics are published with a lag and revised afterwards. The most recent available year may trail the current calendar year, and older values can change between releases.
Keep in mind
- Informational reference only — not economic advice.
- A single national figure does not describe any household's cost of living.
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