Full History of U.S. Inflation by Category
Eric Pachman
Published
February 15th 2024
Updated
February 13th 2026
This viz shows the entire history of inflation data for overall headline inflation, plus eight of the highest-level categories of inflation (e.g., housing, food and beverage, etc.). The data to generate this visualization was downloaded from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
The historical view is particularly useful for putting today’s inflation environment into context. Periods of elevated inflation have not affected every category equally, and the drivers of inflation can change significantly from one period to another.
We encourage you to explore the visualization, select different categories, and adjust the date range to see how inflation has evolved across different periods of U.S. economic history. If you have any questions, comments, or observations, feel free to reach out to us.
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