Food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation
United Kingdom
What's included in food and non-alcoholic beverages?
Food products and non-alcoholic beverages such as bread, meat, fish, dairy, vegetables, fruit, and soft drinks.
Historical trend
Comparison between food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation (dark line) and overall inflation (light line). Data available from 2012.
Recent years
| Year | Food and non-alcoholic beverages | Overall | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.1% | 3.9% | +0.2 |
| 2024 | 2.7% | 3.3% | -0.6 |
| 2023 | 14.8% | 6.8% | +8.0 |
| 2022 | 10.9% | 7.9% | +3.0 |
| 2021 | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2 |
| 2020 | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3 |
| 2019 | 1.4% | 1.8% | -0.4 |
| 2018 | 2.1% | 2.3% | -0.2 |
| 2017 | 2.3% | 2.6% | -0.3 |
| 2016 | -2.4% | 1.0% | -3.4 |
Data source: OECD | Available from 1997