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Compare CPI inflation rates: Australia vs United States (20102025)

From 2010 to 2025, Australia CPI inflation was 48.5% versus 47.8% in United States. Australia was higher by 0.7% percentage points. Results stay in each local currency with no exchange rates.

Comparison summary
2010–2025
Australia total CPI
48.5%
Cumulative inflation
United States total CPI
47.8%
Cumulative inflation
Difference (A - B)
+0.7%
Percentage points
Factor ratio (A / B)
1.005
Relative CPI growth
At a glance
+0.7%
Total CPI difference (Australia minus United States)
Factor ratio (A / B)
1.005x
Australia
1.485x
48.5%
United States
1.478x
47.8%
Australia
AUD | CPI 2010-2025
Total inflation
48.5%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.67%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.485x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
United States
USD | CPI 2010-2025
Total inflation
47.8%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.64%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.478x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
Difference snapshot (A - B)
Total inflation difference
+0.7%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
1.005x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights

Over 20102025, CPI inflation in Australia was +0.7% compared with United States. The CPI growth factor ratio of 1.005 suggests Australia prices grew faster overall during this period.

Annualized rates also diverged: Australia averaged 2.67% per year versus 2.64% for United States. In short, Australia outpaced United States on CPI growth across this exact range.