Consumer Price Indices (CPIs, HICPs), COICOP 1999: Consumer Price Index: Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco and Narcotics for Portugal

PRTCP020000GYM • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

-0.13

Year-over-Year Change

-103.79%

Date Range

1/1/1949 - 4/1/2025

Summary

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco and Narcotics in Portugal measures the price changes of these consumer goods and services. This metric is a key indicator of inflationary trends and consumer purchasing power.

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 Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco and Narcotics in Portugal is a subcomponent of the overall Consumer Price Index, which tracks the average change in prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This subindex provides insight into price fluctuations within this specific consumer spending category.

Methodology

The data is collected through surveys of prices charged by retailers and service providers across Portugal.

Historical Context

Policymakers and economists analyze this CPI subindex to assess the impact of changes in the cost of living on Portuguese households.

Key Facts

  • Portugal's CPI for Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco and Narcotics has a base year of 2015.
  • This subindex accounts for approximately 4% of the overall Portuguese CPI basket.
  • Prices in this category have risen by an average of 2.5% annually over the past decade.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco and Narcotics in Portugal measures the average change in prices paid by consumers for these goods and services.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This CPI subindex provides important insights into inflationary pressures and consumer purchasing power within a specific spending category, which is useful for policymakers and economists.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through surveys of prices charged by retailers and service providers across Portugal.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Policymakers and economists analyze this CPI subindex to assess the impact of changes in the cost of living on Portuguese households and inform policy decisions.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The CPI data for Portugal is published monthly with a typical one-month lag.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Indices (CPIs, HICPs), COICOP 1999: Consumer Price Index: Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco and Narcotics for Portugal (PRTCP020000GYM), retrieved from FRED.