U.S. Inflation Rate

Inflation is a general increase in prices and a decrease in the purchasing power of money. It is measured as the rate of change in a basket of goods and services over time. A positive inflation rate means that the prices are rising, while a negative inflation rate means that the prices are falling.

• The United States had an annual inflation rate of 2.4% for the 12 months ending in February. This data was published on Mar 11, 2025.
• Inflation remained unchanged last month, matching the previous period’s rate of 2.4%.
• The next update on inflation is scheduled for release on Apr 10, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET.