USA: Inflation, annual
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The most recent value is 4.25 percent as of May 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 3.81 percent. Historically, the average for the USA from January 1961 to May 2026 is 3.78 percent. The minimum of -2.1 percent was recorded in July 2009, while the maximum of 14.76 percent was reached in March 1980.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
| Recent values | USA: Inflation, annual percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2026 May | 4.25 |
| 2026 Apr | 3.81 |
| 2026 Mar | 3.26 |
| 2026 Feb | 2.41 |
| 2026 Jan | 2.39 |
| 2025 Dec | 2.68 |
| 2025 Nov | 2.74 |
| 2025 Sep | 3.01 |
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Definition: Percent change in the CPI from the same month last year.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 2.9 | 2024 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 1.0000 | 6/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 22,329.80 | 11/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 153.6870 | 5/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.63 | 5/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 4.25 | 5/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 10,368.98 | 1/2026 | billion |
| Business credit | 5,802.32 | 1/2026 | billion |
| Household credit | 4,566.65 | 1/2026 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 2,682.77 | 1/2026 | billion |
| Consumer credit | 1,883.88 | 1/2026 | billion |
| Business credit interest rate | 6.75 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 5.90 | 9/2025 | percent |
| Policy rate | 3.63 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 68.10 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 14.10 | Q4/2025 | percent |
| Bank deposits, total | 19,182.40 | 5/2026 | billion local currency units |