Historical CPI · 2025

CPI-U in 2025

The U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) averaged 321.943 in 2025 (1982–84 = 100), 2.6% above the 2024 average. From December 2024 to December 2025, prices rose 2.7%. Prices in August 2026 were 1.04 times their 2025 level.

Annual average
321.943
Inflation (annual avg)
+2.6%
Dec–Dec inflation
+2.7%
$100 in 2025 today
$104.05
Monthly data

Monthly CPI-U index values, 2025

The highest monthly index in 2025 was 324.800 (September), the lowest 317.671 (January). The 12-month inflation rate ranged from +2.3% in April to +3.0% in September. Historical context — After the surge (2024–2026): Inflation eased from its 2022 peak but stayed above the Fed's 2% goal.

MonthCPI-U indexChange from prior month12-month change
January 2025317.671+0.7%+3.0%
February 2025319.082+0.4%+2.8%
March 2025319.799+0.2%+2.4%
April 2025320.795+0.3%+2.3%
May 2025321.465+0.2%+2.4%
June 2025322.561+0.3%+2.7%
July 2025323.048+0.2%+2.7%
August 2025323.976+0.3%+2.9%
September 2025324.800+0.3%+3.0%
October 2025Not published (federal government shutdown)
November 2025324.122—+2.7%
December 2025324.0540.0%+2.7%

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 321.943 as published by the BLS.

Decade

CPI by year, 2020s

YearAnnual average CPI-UInflation rate
2020258.811+1.2%
2021270.970+4.7%
2022292.655+8.0%
2023304.702+4.1%
2024313.689+2.9%
2025321.943+2.6%
2026331.655*—
FAQ

CPI 2025: common questions

What was the CPI in 2025?

The CPI-U annual average for 2025 was 321.943 on the 1982–84 = 100 base. Monthly values ranged from 317.671 to 324.800.

What was the inflation rate in 2025?

Measured by annual averages, consumer prices rose 2.6% in 2025; December to December the change was +2.7%.

How much is $100 from 2025 worth today?

About $104.05 in August 2026 prices, based on the change in CPI-U. Use the inflation calculator for other amounts.