# "Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)"
The **"Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)"** indicator measures the **annual percentage change** in the cost of a **basket of goods and services** typically purchased by **households**.
It is a **key indicator of inflation**, reflecting how much the **prices of these goods and services have increased (or decreased) over a year**.
The **chart** displays the **percentage change in consumer prices (inflation)** in **Germany** for the years **2000 to 2023**.