United States Inflation Rate
Inflation Rate in United States was 3.40 percent in Aug 2026, compared with 3.36 in Jul 2026. The series ranges from -2.10 to 9.06. Source: National statistics via FRED/OECD (sub-annual); annual history: World Bank · Series: FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG.
Monthly points are consumer-price inflation year-over-year for that month; yearly points are annual averages. Euro-area members are shown as the harmonised HICP, which can differ from the national CPI. US: CPI-U not seasonally adjusted (headline convention).
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Unit | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.40 | 3.36 | 9.06 | -2.10 | 1990 – 2026 | percent | Monthly |
Forecast trend model v0
Method: linear trend extrapolation of recent history; point estimates only, no confidence intervals. Model output, never observed data.
| 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|
| 3.30 | 3.30 |
Related
| Related | Last | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Inflation Rate MoM | 0.40 | percent |
| Core Inflation Rate | 2.45 | percent |
| Core PCE Inflation | 3.01 | percent |