United Kingdom: Inflation, annual
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The most recent value is 2.81 percent as of July 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 2.59 percent. Historically, the average for the United Kingdom from January 1961 to July 2026 is 4.86 percent. The minimum of -0.2 percent was recorded in April 2015, while the maximum of 25.27 percent was reached in August 1975.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: Percent change in the CPI from the same month last year.
- Source: Office for National Statistics of the United Kingdom
| Recent values | United Kingdom: Inflation, annual percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jul | 2.81 |
| 2026 Jun | 2.59 |
| 2026 May | 2.89 |
| 2026 Apr | 2.82 |
| 2026 Mar | 3.3 |
| 2026 Feb | 3.01 |
| 2026 Jan | 3.03 |
| 2025 Dec | 3.32 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 3.9 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 0.7386 | 8/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 3,237.97 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 159.7838 | 7/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.28 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 2.81 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 2,272.10 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Business credit | 558.52 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Household credit | 1,713.58 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 1,549.45 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer credit | 164.13 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 4.20 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Business credit interest rate | 5.72 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 4.38 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Policy rate | 3.75 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 73.60 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 13.10 | Q4/2025 | percent |