US CPI Inflation Rate, Annual Average, 2000-2025
Table View
| Year | Avg Inflation |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.4 |
| 2001 | 2.8 |
| 2002 | 1.6 |
| 2003 | 2.3 |
| 2004 | 2.7 |
| 2005 | 3.4 |
| 2006 | 3.2 |
| 2007 | 2.8 |
| 2008 | 3.8 |
| 2009 | -0.4 |
| 2010 | 1.6 |
| 2011 | 3.2 |
| 2012 | 2.1 |
| 2013 | 1.5 |
| 2014 | 1.6 |
| 2015 | 0.1 |
| 2016 | 1.3 |
| 2017 | 2.1 |
| 2018 | 2.4 |
| 2019 | 1.8 |
| 2020 | 1.2 |
| 2021 | 4.7 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 4.1 |
| 2024 | 2.9 |
| 2025 | 2.6 |
Insights
US CPI inflation peaked at 8.0% in 2022, the highest since 1981, before falling sharply to 2.6% in 2025. The only deflation year was 2009 at -0.4%. This volatility highlights post-pandemic pressures easing toward the Fed's 2% target.
Metrics
Annual average inflation rates from CPI for all items, U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted. Percent change from prior year average. Data from BLS.
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