Inflation of consumer prices in India
India: Inflation of consumer prices was 2.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Inflation of consumer prices in India, 1960–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inflation of consumer prices in India is 2.4%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 51.6% on the previous year and down 51.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in India peaked at 28.6% in 1974 and was at its lowest, -7.6%, in 1976.
India ranks 113th of 190 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.5% | -7.6% | 28.6% | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.2% | 5.6% | 13.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.5% | 4.7% | 13.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.5% | 3.8% | 10.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.8% | 3.3% | 12.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.2% | 2.4% | 6.7% | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
More economy & growth data for India
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -1.7% (2025)
- GDP per capita 2,523 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 13.5% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 3.69 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 2,523 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 87.33 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 10.54 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 124.62 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 31.86 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 364.87 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in India?
- Inflation of consumer prices in India was 2.4% in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 28.6% in 1974.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.6% in 1976.
- How does India rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- India ranks 113th out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual changes in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a set basket of goods and services. This measure is used to track changes in living costs over time.