Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Women's and Girls' Apparel in U.S. City Average
CUUS0000SAA2 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
109.18
Year-over-Year Change
1.23%
Date Range
1/1/1984 - 1/1/2025
Summary
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers: Women's and Girls' Apparel in U.S. City Average measures the change in prices paid by consumers for a basket of women's and girls' clothing items over time. This metric is a key indicator of inflationary pressures in the retail apparel market.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The CPI for Women's and Girls' Apparel tracks the prices of a representative sample of clothing items purchased by urban consumers, including dresses, suits, coats, and other apparel. This index is a subcomponent of the broader CPI, which is the most widely used measure of inflation in the U.S. economy.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of retail establishments and consumers by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
The CPI for Women's and Girls' Apparel is used by policymakers, economists, and market analysts to understand consumer spending patterns and inflationary trends in the apparel industry.
Key Facts
- The CPI for Women's and Girls' Apparel has a base year of 1982-84 = 100.
- Apparel prices account for approximately 3.5% of the overall CPI market basket.
- Prices for women's and girls' apparel have generally declined over the past two decades.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The CPI for Women's and Girls' Apparel measures the change in retail prices for a basket of women's and girls' clothing items over time.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric is a key indicator of inflationary pressures in the apparel industry and can provide insights into consumer spending patterns and the overall state of the economy.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of retail establishments and consumers by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers, economists, and market analysts use the CPI for Women's and Girls' Apparel to understand consumer spending patterns and inflationary trends in the apparel industry, which can inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The CPI for Women's and Girls' Apparel is published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a typical release lag of approximately two weeks.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Women's and Girls' Apparel in U.S. City Average (CUUS0000SAA2), retrieved from FRED.