Inflation in United States
United States's consumer price inflation rate stood at 326.59 in January 2026, as measured by the year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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Last Updated
2030-01-01
What Are the Latest Inflation Numbers for United States?
| Indicator | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|
| us-cpi | 326.59 | 2026-01-01 |
| us-flexible-cpi | 0.3200 | 2026-01-01 |
| us-cpi-food | 345.27 | 2026-01-01 |
| us-ppi | 261.52 | 2026-01-01 |
| us-breakeven-10y | 2.2500 | 2026-02-27 |
| us-core-pce | 127.92 | 2025-12-01 |
| us-cpi-apparel | 132.72 | 2026-01-01 |
| us-breakeven-5y | 2.4000 | 2026-02-27 |
| us-inflation-expectations | 4.20% | 2025-12-01 |
| us-core-cpi | 332.79 | 2026-01-01 |
| us-cpi-transport | 273.21 | 2026-01-01 |
| us-cpi-medical | 589.61 | 2026-01-01 |
| us-pce | 128.60 | 2025-12-01 |
| us-trimmed-mean-pce | 2.4400 | 2025-12-01 |
| us-sticky-cpi | 0.3574 | 2026-01-01 |
| us-inflation-expectations-5y | 2.37% | 2026-02-01 |
| us-cpi-shelter | 421.96 | 2026-01-01 |
| us-ppi-final-demand | 151.47 | 2025-12-01 |
| weo-usa-inflation | 2.19% | 2030-01-01 |
| us-cpi-yoy | 0.65% | 2024-03-01 |
| us-inflation-expectation-5y5y | 2.13% | 2026-02-26 |
| us-inflation-expectations-10y | 2.36% | 2026-02-01 |
| us-inflation-expectations-1y | 2.59% | 2026-02-01 |
| us-median-cpi | 2.3488 | 2026-01-01 |
Data available via API: GET /api/v1/topics/inflation/countries/us
United States Headline Inflation
United States Core Inflation
United States CPI Components
United States Producer Prices
United States Inflation Expectations
United States Alternative Measures
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Data Sources and Methodology
United States inflation data on WorldPulse is sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 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 States?
As of January 2026, United States's annual inflation rate is 326.59, as published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). 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 States?
Inflation in United States 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. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 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 States?
WorldPulse provides free access to 24 United States 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 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Retrieved and processed via WorldPulse automated pipeline.
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# Inflation in United States
GET /api/v1/topics/inflation/countries/us