Inflation in United Kingdom
United Kingdom's consumer price inflation rate stood at 136.10 in March 2025, as measured by the year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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What Are the Latest Inflation Numbers for United Kingdom?
| Indicator | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|
| gb-cpi | 136.10 | 2025-03-01 |
Data available via API: GET /api/v1/topics/inflation/countries/gb
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Data Sources and Methodology
United Kingdom inflation data on WorldPulse is sourced from Office for National Statistics (ONS) 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 United Kingdom?
As of March 2025, United Kingdom's annual inflation rate is 136.10, as published by Office for National Statistics (ONS). 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 United Kingdom?
Inflation in United Kingdom 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. Office for National Statistics (ONS) 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 United Kingdom?
WorldPulse provides free access to 1 United Kingdom 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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Official data published by Office for National Statistics (ONS). Retrieved and processed via WorldPulse automated pipeline.
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# Inflation in United Kingdom
GET /api/v1/topics/inflation/countries/gb