Components of the Consumer Price Index
Proportion of Consumer Price Index Categories
In consumer spending, the weight ratio of various goods and services is mainly used to measure the composition of inflation. Among them, "Housing" accounts for the largest proportion and is the most critical component of CPI.
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Category | Percentage |
Housing | 44.20% |
Transportation | 16.60% |
Food and beverages | 14.50% |
Medical care | 8.30% |
Education and communication | 5.70% |
Recreation | 5.30% |
Other goods and services | 2.90% |
Apparel | 2.50% |
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