Annual Averages for Rate of Inflation
The chart and table of annual averages for rates of inflation displays the yearly averages from 2000-2011 from the monthly published Consumer Price Index. The table was last updated on January 19, 2012 and will be updated again with the latest US data on February 17, 2012 at which time the first 2012 average will be available.
Generally, more interest — at least what you hear or see through the media — is directed toward current inflation rates instead of annual averages shown below.
For 2011, the most recent monthly data (12-month based) will used in the chart and table.
Chart of Annual Averages (2001-2011)
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Table of Annual Averages (2001-2011)
| Date | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| Annual Average | 177.0 | 179.9 | 184.0 | 188.9 | 195.3 | 201.6 | 207.3 | 215.3 | 214.5 | 218.1 | 224.9 |