Inflation (CPI) data for countries worldwide
Inflation is an important indicator of a country's economic health. It measures the price increase of goods and services. Inflation is measured by statistical agencies. Inflation is expressed as a percentage, indicating how much prices have risen compared to a year earlier.
Popular countries
| Country | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
 United States | 2.7% | -6.9% |
 United Kingdom | 3.6% | +2.9% |
 Ireland | 2.8% | +100.0% |
 Germany | 1.8% | -30.8% |
 Netherlands | 2.8% | -31.7% |
 Belgium | 2.1% | -34.4% |
 Bulgaria | 5.0% | +127.3% |
 Brazil | 4.3% | -10.4% |
 France | 0.8% | -38.5% |
 Greece | 2.6% | 0.0% |
 Austria | 3.8% | +90.0% |
 Argentina | 31.5% | -73.3% |
 Spain | 2.9% | +3.6% |
 Italy | 1.2% | -7.7% |
 Finland | 0.2% | -71.4% |
 Luxembourg | 3.1% | +210.0% |
 Estonia | 4.1% | +5.1% |
 European Union | 2.3% | -14.8% |
 Denmark | 1.9% | 0.0% |
 Norway | 3.2% | +45.5% |
 Saudi Arabia | 2.1% | +40.0% |
 Sweden | 0.3% | -62.5% |
 Poland | 2.4% | -48.9% |
 Portugal | 2.2% | -26.7% |
 Croatia | 3.3% | -2.9% |
How inflation works
Inflation is a rise in the general price level. This means you can buy less with the same amount of money. Inflation is measured using the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI is an index number that reflects the price development of a basket of goods and services. The Consumer Price Index is also called inflation. Inflation is expressed as a percentage, indicating how much prices have risen compared to a year earlier.
How to calculate inflation
Inflation is calculated by comparing the price development of a basket of goods and services with the price development of the same basket a year earlier. The price development of the basket of goods and services is measured using the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI is an index number that reflects the price development of a basket of goods and services. The Consumer Price Index is also called inflation. Inflation is expressed as a percentage, indicating how much prices have risen compared to a year earlier.
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