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United States Recreational reading materials in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted

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

Latest (y/y)8.3%October 2026
Previous (y/y)7.0%September 2026
Level319.7October 2026

United States Recreational reading materials in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted was up 8.3% year on year in October 2026, compared with 7.0% in September 2026.

The level stood at 319.7 (index (1982-84=100)).

That is the highest reading since March 1983.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −4.1% (Aug 2023) to 8.3% (Oct 2026), averaging 2.2%.

United States Recreational reading materials in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Dec 1978 – Oct 2026−5%0%5%10%15%19801990200020102020Robomacro
United States Recreational reading materials in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Dec 1978 – Oct 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
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United States Recreational reading materials in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, level (index (1982-84=100)).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026319.78.3
September 2026314.67.0
August 2026307.84.2
July 2026299.12.2
June 2026292.7−0.2
May 2026292.8−1.2
April 2026288.2−1.8
March 2026293.7−0.9
February 2026295.91.9
January 2026295.61.9
December 2025295.13.8
November 2025296.24.7
October 2025295.1−0.8
September 2025294.02.1
August 2025295.31.8
July 2025292.6−0.1
June 2025293.40.8
May 2025296.54.1
April 2025293.62.0
March 2025296.52.7
February 2025290.32.0
January 2025290.11.9
December 2024284.2−0.5
November 2024282.9−1.3

Last 24 observations. The full history (587 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationDecember 1977
Observations587
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex (1982-84=100)
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high8.3% (Oct 2026)
10-year low−4.1% (Aug 2023)
10-year average2.2%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SERG

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FAQ

What is the current recreational reading materials in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted in United States?
The latest reading is 8.3% 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-SERG.

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