USA: Inflation, monthly
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The most recent value is 0.21 percent as of May 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 0.31 percent. Historically, the average for the USA from February 1960 to May 2025 is 0.31 percent. The minimum of -1.77 percent was recorded in November 2008, while the maximum of 1.81 percent was reached in August 1973.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
| Recent values | USA: Inflation, monthly percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2025 May | 0.21 |
| 2025 Apr | 0.31 |
| 2025 Mar | 0.22 |
| 2025 Feb | 0.44 |
| 2025 Jan | 0.65 |
| 2024 Dec | 0.04 |
| 2024 Nov | -0.05 |
| 2024 Oct | 0.12 |
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Definition: The percentage change in the CPI from one month to the next.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 4.1 | 2023 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2022 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 1.0000 | 6/2025 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 21,925.30 | 3/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 321.4650 | 5/2025 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.21 | 5/2025 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 2.35 | 5/2025 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 10,406.42 | 4/2025 | billion |
| Business credit | 5,844.21 | 4/2025 | billion |
| Household credit | 4,562.21 | 4/2025 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 2,627.22 | 4/2025 | billion |
| Consumer credit | 1,934.99 | 4/2025 | billion |
| Business credit interest rate | 7.50 | 6/2025 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 6.33 | 6/2025 | percent |
| Policy rate | 4.38 | 5/2025 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 69.20 | 12/2024 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 14.50 | Q4/2024 | percent |