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Compare CPI inflation rates: Australia vs Canada (20202025)

From 2020 to 2025, Australia CPI inflation was 22.9% versus 19.9% in Canada. Australia was higher by 3.0% percentage points. Results stay in each local currency with no exchange rates.

Comparison summary
2020–2025
Australia total CPI
22.9%
Cumulative inflation
Canada total CPI
19.9%
Cumulative inflation
Difference (A - B)
+3.0%
Percentage points
Factor ratio (A / B)
1.025
Relative CPI growth
At a glance
+3.0%
Total CPI difference (Australia minus Canada)
Factor ratio (A / B)
1.025x
Australia
1.229x
22.9%
Canada
1.199x
19.9%
Australia
AUD | CPI 2020-2025
Total inflation
22.9%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
4.21%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.229x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
Canada
CAD | CPI 2020-2025
Total inflation
19.9%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
3.69%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.199x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
Difference snapshot (A - B)
Total inflation difference
+3.0%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
1.025x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights

Over 20202025, CPI inflation in Australia was +3.0% compared with Canada. The CPI growth factor ratio of 1.025 suggests Australia prices grew faster overall during this period.

Annualized rates also diverged: Australia averaged 4.21% per year versus 3.69% for Canada. In short, Australia outpaced Canada on CPI growth across this exact range.