Consumer Price Index (CPI) annual percent changes: 1979
Each row is one CPI category and the annual percent change recorded for it in usda_ers_cpi_annual_changes_1974_2025.csv for 1979.
| item | percent_change |
|---|---|
| All food | 11 |
| Food away from home | 11.1 |
| Food at home | 10.8 |
| Meats, poultry, and fish | 14.9 |
| Meats | 17 |
| Beef and veal | 27.4 |
| Pork | 1.6 |
| Other meats | 14.7 |
| Poultry | 4.9 |
| Fish and seafood | 9.7 |
| Eggs | 9.5 |
| Dairy products | 11.6 |
| Fats and oils | 7.9 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 8 |
| Fresh fruits and vegetables | 7.6 |
| Fresh fruits | 12.4 |
| Fresh vegetables | 3 |
| Processed fruits and vegetables | not available |
| Sugar and sweets | 7.8 |
| Cereals and bakery products | 10 |
| Nonalcoholic beverages | 5 |
| Other foods | 10.1 |