Inflation fell to 0.4% in August, below July’s 0.8%. August’s figure represented the lowest inflation rate since April. Looking at...
Inflation in United Kingdom
The United Kingdom saw inflation in line with the Central Bank's target of 2% on average in the previous decade. Inflation remained relatively stable until 2016 but began to rise post-Brexit due to currency depreciation. The COVID-19 pandemic further influenced inflation, leading to a significant spike in 2021-2022, driven by supply chain disruptions and increased consumer demand.
Consumer price inflation in the United Kingdom averaged 2.4% in the ten years to 2022, above the Major Economies' regional average of 2.1%. The 2022 average figure was 9.1%. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
United Kingdom Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for United Kingdom from 2018 to 2017.
Source: Macrobond.
United Kingdom Inflation Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 1.8 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 9.1 | 7.3 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 1.3 | 0.6 | 5.4 | 10.5 | 4.0 |
| Inflation (PPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 1.4 | -1.0 | 5.2 | 16.0 | 3.2 |
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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