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United States Newspapers and magazines in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SERG01

Latest (y/y)20.4%October 2026
Previous (y/y)15.2%September 2026
Level279.1October 2026

United States Newspapers and magazines in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted was up 20.4% year on year in October 2026, compared with 15.2% in September 2026.

The level stood at 279.1 (index (DECEMBER 1997=100)).

That is the highest reading since the series began in December 1997.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −5.7% (Aug 2023) to 20.4% (Oct 2026), averaging 4.1%.

United States Newspapers and magazines in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Dec 1998 – Oct 2026−10%0%10%20%200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States Newspapers and magazines in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Dec 1998 – Oct 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
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United States Newspapers and magazines in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, level (index (DECEMBER 1997=100)).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026279.120.4
September 2026267.215.2
August 2026257.110.9
July 2026248.36.0
June 2026249.67.6
May 2026244.30.3
April 2026238.32.9
March 2026240.11.3
February 2026242.66.5
January 2026232.63.3
December 2025236.46.4
November 2025232.02.7
October 2025231.9−3.1
September 2025231.85.6
August 2025231.82.1
July 2025234.31.2
June 2025232.02.4
May 2025243.59.2
April 2025231.52.9
March 2025236.95.7
February 2025227.70.6
January 2025225.22.5
December 2024222.2−0.4
November 2024225.81.6

Last 24 observations. The full history (347 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationDecember 1997
Observations347
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex (DECEMBER 1997=100)
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high20.4% (Oct 2026)
10-year low−5.7% (Aug 2023)
10-year average4.1%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SERG01

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FAQ

What is the current newspapers and magazines in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted in United States?
The latest reading is 20.4% year on year for October 2026, published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SERG01.

Last updated 2026-11-12. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Newspapers and magazines in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted”.