The graph above displays annual inflation rates in the US for calendar years from 1914 to 2024. To calculate cumulative rates between two different periods, you can use the United States Inflation Calculator.
The table below contains annual inflation rates in the US from 1914. The 'Inflation %' column indicates how much prices have changed since the previous year.
The 5-year and 10-year columns display the rolling average of the yearly inflation. For example, the 5-year avg. on the first row indicates that between 2019 and 2024, the average inflation rate was 4.18%. These values can be useful for long-term analysis and forecasting.
Read moreThe following table contains YoY (year-over-year) inflation rates calculated from monthly CPI data publications. The value of each month indicates the rolling average inflation rate for the last 12 months.
This information is particularly useful to track inflation for the current year as it's not possible to calculate the final value until the year is over.
The values on the December column are equivalent to annual inflation rates. For example, the 2.89% rate shown under 2024 and December matches the value shown in the table above as the annual inflation rate.
Read moreThis table contains MoM (Month-over-Month) inflation rates calculated from official CPI data publications.
MoM measures are more volatile than YoY because they are influenced by short term events such changes in the monetary policy, stock market crashes or natural disasters.
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