Inflation in Brazil
Brazil's consumer price inflation rate stood at 2.93% in January 2030, as measured by the year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE).
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2030-01-01
What Are the Latest Inflation Numbers for Brazil?
| Indicator | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|
| weo-bra-inflation | 2.93% | 2030-01-01 |
| br-cpi | 168.82 | 2025-04-01 |
Data available via API: GET /api/v1/topics/inflation/countries/br
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Data Sources and Methodology
Brazil inflation data on WorldPulse is sourced from Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) via automated data pipelines, primarily through FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) and direct statistical office feeds. Data is updated automatically as new CPI releases are published, typically on a monthly basis.
All time series are point-in-time reconstructed: historical values reflect what was originally published, not retroactively revised figures. This is critical for backtesting and research applications where contamination-free data is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current inflation rate in Brazil?
As of January 2030, Brazil's annual inflation rate is 2.93%, as published by Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE). This figure represents the year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), measuring how the average price of consumer goods and services has changed compared to the same month of the previous year. WorldPulse updates this data automatically as new official statistics are released.
How is inflation measured in Brazil?
Inflation in Brazil is primarily measured using the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks the average price change of a fixed basket of consumer goods and services over time. Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) publishes CPI data covering categories such as food, housing, transportation, healthcare, and apparel. The year-over-year percentage change in CPI is the standard inflation rate reported in official statistics and media.
Where can I find historical inflation data for Brazil?
WorldPulse provides free access to 2 Brazil inflation time series, including headline CPI, core inflation, and producer prices. Historical data is available via the WorldPulse API and updated automatically from official statistical sources. All data is point-in-time reconstructed, meaning historical values reflect what was originally published rather than retroactively revised figures.
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Data Source
Official data published by Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE). Retrieved and processed via WorldPulse automated pipeline.
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# Inflation in Brazil
GET /api/v1/topics/inflation/countries/br