What is the current inflation rate in the US?
Updates published monthly
About 2.3%, as of April 2025. Inflation refers to the rise in prices of goods and services over time, which reduces the purchasing power of the dollar. The inflation rate is the percentage that describes how quickly these prices are rising. While several government datasets track price changes, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) represents about 90% of the US population. The CPI measures inflation by tracking the price fluctuations of a “basket of goods and services” over time, providing a clear picture of how inflation affects everyday living expenses.
2.3%
headline inflation rate, all items (Apr 2024 to Apr 2025)
2.8%
core inflation rate, excluding food and energy (Apr 2024 to Apr 2025)
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
The CPI tracks two measures of inflation: headline and core. Headline inflation tracks specific subsets of consumer spending like food, housing, and transportation to reflect the actual cost of living. The “basket of goods” is meant to represent the actual spending habits of a typical consumer in the US. Core inflation tracks all other spending categories.
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