Inflation Rate Trends and Forecast for United States from 1990 to 2029

The U.S. maintained moderate inflation through the 1990s and 2000s, with a brief deflationary period of -0.3% in 2009 following the global financial crisis. Inflation surged to 8.0% in 2022, fueled by pandemic-driven supply chain disruptions and high energy costs.

Projections suggest inflation will stabilize at 2.1% from 2026, supported by the Federal Reserve’s monetary tightening measures and steady economic growth.