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United Kingdom CPI INDEX 09.5.1.3 Other non-fiction books 2015=100 ()

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode UK.CPI.M.NSA.COICOP-09-5-1-3

Latest (y/y)0.9%September 2026
Previous (y/y)1.7%August 2026
Level142.6September 2026

United Kingdom CPI INDEX 09.5.1.3 Other non-fiction books 2015=100 () was up 0.9% year on year in September 2026, compared with 1.7% in August 2026.

The level stood at 142.6 (index (2015=100)).

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −16.6% (Apr 2020) to 29.4% (May 2023), averaging 4.0%.

United Kingdom CPI INDEX 09.5.1.3 Other non-fiction books 2015=100 (), annual % change, Jan 2016 – Sep 2026−20%−10%0%10%20%30%201620182020202220242026Robomacro
United Kingdom CPI INDEX 09.5.1.3 Other non-fiction books 2015=100 (), annual % change, Jan 2016 – Sep 2026. Source: UK Office for National Statistics.
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United Kingdom CPI INDEX 09.5.1.3 Other non-fiction books 2015=100 (), level (index (2015=100)).

Showing the full history (downsampled for display). Open the interactive chart to zoom and switch transforms.

Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026142.60.9
August 2026149.01.7
July 2026142.9−4.0
June 2026148.8−0.9
May 2026152.11.3
April 2026142.3−3.7
March 2026144.4−1.0
February 2026142.51.9
January 2026143.72.6
December 2025144.1−0.2
November 2025141.5−4.8
October 2025137.1−9.1
September 2025141.3−3.1
August 2025146.54.5
July 2025148.80.07
June 2025150.2−0.7
May 2025150.2−1.6
April 2025147.8−4.8
March 2025145.9−2.7
February 2025139.80.1
January 2025140.05.0
December 2024144.44.9
November 2024148.65.5
October 2024150.92.6

Last 24 observations. The full history (141 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 2015
Observations141
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex (2015=100)
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high29.4% (May 2023)
10-year low−16.6% (Apr 2020)
10-year average4.0%
Source agencyUK Office for National Statistics
Makrognosis codeUK.CPI.M.NSA.COICOP-09-5-1-3

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FAQ

What is the current cPI INDEX 09.5.1.3 Other non-fiction books 2015=100 () in United Kingdom?
The latest reading is 0.9% year on year for September 2026, published by UK Office for National Statistics.
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from UK Office for National Statistics and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code UK.CPI.M.NSA.COICOP-09-5-1-3.

Last updated 2026-10-22. Source: UK Office for National Statistics. Original title: “CPI INDEX 09.5.1.3 Other non-fiction books 2015=100 (UK)”.