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Compare CPI inflation rates: Australia vs United States (20202025)

From 2020 to 2025, Australia CPI inflation was 14.3% versus 14.8% in United States. United States was higher by 0.5% percentage points. Results stay in each local currency with no exchange rates.

Comparison summary
2020–2025
Australia total CPI
14.3%
Cumulative inflation
United States total CPI
14.8%
Cumulative inflation
Difference (A - B)
-0.5%
Percentage points
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.995
Relative CPI growth
At a glance
-0.5%
Total CPI difference (Australia minus United States)
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.995x
Australia
1.143x
14.3%
United States
1.148x
14.8%
Australia
AUD | CPI 2020-2025
Total inflation
14.3%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.70%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.143x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
United States
USD | CPI 2020-2025
Total inflation
14.8%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.80%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.148x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
Difference snapshot (A - B)
Total inflation difference
-0.5%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.995x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights

Over 20202025, CPI inflation in Australia was -0.5% compared with United States. The CPI growth factor ratio of 0.995 suggests Australia prices grew slower overall during this period.

Annualized rates also diverged: Australia averaged 2.70% per year versus 2.80% for United States. In short, United States outpaced Australia on CPI growth across this exact range.