Retail Prices Index (RPI)

The Retail Prices Index (RPI) is the main measure of inflation in Jersey. It measures the change from quarter to quarter in the price of the goods and services purchased by an average household in Jersey.

The index is compiled using a large and representative selection of over 500 separate goods and services, with price movements for each measured at a representative range of outlets.

Latest news:

In the 12 months to June 2008 the RPI for Jersey rose by 5.6% to stand at 139.0 (June 2000 = 100).

RPI(X), the RPI excluding the costs of house purchase, increased by 5.8% during the 12 months to June 2008.


Latest Release:  RPI June 2008

Next release:  24 October 2008  - Retail Prices Index September 2008

Data:     Percentage changes - Quarterly data 1989 onwards 
            Index figures - Quarterly data 1989 onwards
            Index figures - Annual averages 1949 onwards 
            Group Indices 2000 Onwards 
            


To calculate inflation for any period from 1989 onwards or re-value sums of money, you can use the inflation calculator