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United States Recreation in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted

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

Latest (y/y)3.9%October 2026
Previous (y/y)2.8%September 2026
Level146.9October 2026

United States Recreation in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted was up 3.9% year on year in October 2026, compared with 2.8% in September 2026.

The level stood at 146.9 (index (DECEMBER 1997=100)).

That is the highest reading since July 2023.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from 0.08% (Aug 2018) to 5.1% (Dec 2022), averaging 2.1%.

United States Recreation in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Jan 1994 – Oct 2026−2%0%2%4%6%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States Recreation in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Jan 1994 – Oct 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
United States Recreation in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, level (index (DECEMBER 1997=100))801001201401995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States Recreation 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 2026146.93.9
September 2026145.92.8
August 2026145.22.7
July 2026145.22.6
June 2026144.92.8
May 2026144.32.6
April 2026143.92.3
March 2026143.92.2
February 2026144.02.3
January 2026143.62.5
December 2025142.53.0
November 2025140.81.8
October 2025141.32.3
September 2025141.83.0
August 2025141.42.3
July 2025141.62.4
June 2025141.02.1
May 2025140.61.8
April 2025140.61.6
March 2025140.71.9
February 2025140.81.8
January 2025140.11.6
December 2024138.31.1
November 2024138.31.5

Last 24 observations. The full history (406 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationJanuary 1993
Observations406
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex (DECEMBER 1997=100)
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high5.1% (Dec 2022)
10-year low0.08% (Aug 2018)
10-year average2.1%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SAR

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FAQ

What is the current recreation in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted in United States?
The latest reading is 3.9% 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-SAR.

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