Latest reading: Harmonized inflation ticked up to 1.8% in December, following November’s 1.7% and below the Euro area average. The...
Inflation in United States
The United States experienced low and stable inflation for 2014-2020, averaging around 2%. However, in 2021-2022, inflation rates surged, driven by supply chain issues, stimulus spending, and increased consumer demand. While inflation has since subsided, it remains above the Fed's 2% target and elevated compared to the rate in most G7 economies, reflective of strong U.S. domestic demand. Recently, Trump tariffs pose significant upside risks to inflation.
Consumer price inflation in the United States averaged 2.5% in the ten years to 2022, above the major economies' regional average of 2.1%. The 2022 average figure was 8.0%. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
United States Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for United States from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
United States Inflation Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 1.2 | 4.7 | 8.0 | 4.1 | 2.9 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 1.4 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 3.4 | 2.9 |
| Inflation (Core, ann. var. %, aop) | 1.7 | 3.6 | 6.2 | 4.8 | 3.4 |
| Inflation (PPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 0.2 | 7.0 | 9.5 | 2.0 | 2.4 |
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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Latest Global Inflation News
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