United States Core CPI (YoY %)

Latest
2.85%
2026-05-01
Change
+3.7%
vs prior period
Coverage
1958–2026
820 observations

As of 2026-05-01, United States's Core CPI (YoY %) stood at 2.85% — up 3.7% from the prior period. This monthly series covers 1958–2026 (820 observations), ranging from 0.61% to 13.59%.

-0.17%3.47%7.10%10.73%14.36%195819711985199820122026

Recent values

DateCore CPI (YoY %)
2026-05-012.85%
2026-04-012.75%
2026-03-012.60%
2026-02-012.46%
2026-01-012.50%
2025-12-012.64%
2025-11-012.63%
2025-09-013.02%
2025-08-013.11%
2025-07-013.06%
2025-06-012.93%
2025-05-012.79%
2025-04-012.78%
2025-03-012.79%