CPI-U in 1925
The U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) averaged 17.5 in 1925 (1982–84 = 100), 2.3% above the 1924 average. From December 1924 to December 1925, prices rose 3.5%. Prices in August 2026 were 19.14 times their 1925 level.
Monthly CPI-U index values, 1925
The highest monthly index in 1925 was 18.0 (November), the lowest 17.2 (February). The 12-month inflation rate ranged from 0.0% in January to +4.7% in November. Historical context — The 1920s (1923–1929): Prices were nearly flat through the Roaring Twenties.
| Month | CPI-U index | Change from prior month | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1925 | 17.3 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| February 1925 | 17.2 | −0.6% | 0.0% |
| March 1925 | 17.3 | +0.6% | +1.2% |
| April 1925 | 17.2 | −0.6% | +1.2% |
| May 1925 | 17.3 | +0.6% | +1.8% |
| June 1925 | 17.5 | +1.2% | +2.9% |
| July 1925 | 17.7 | +1.1% | +3.5% |
| August 1925 | 17.7 | 0.0% | +4.1% |
| September 1925 | 17.7 | 0.0% | +3.5% |
| October 1925 | 17.7 | 0.0% | +2.9% |
| November 1925 | 18.0 | +1.7% | +4.7% |
| December 1925 | 17.9 | −0.6% | +3.5% |
CPI-U, U.S. city average, all items, not seasonally adjusted, 1982–84 = 100 (BLS series CUUR0000SA0). Before 2007 the BLS published the index to one decimal place. Annual average 17.5 as published by the BLS.
CPI 1925: common questions
What was the CPI in 1925?
The CPI-U annual average for 1925 was 17.5 on the 1982–84 = 100 base. Monthly values ranged from 17.2 to 18.0.
What was the inflation rate in 1925?
Measured by annual averages, consumer prices rose 2.3% in 1925; December to December the change was +3.5%.
How much is $100 from 1925 worth today?
About $1,914.17 in August 2026 prices, based on the change in CPI-U. Use the inflation calculator for other amounts.