Compare CPI inflation rates: Canada vs United States (2000–2025)
From 2000 to 2025, Canada CPI inflation was 72.1% versus 87.1% in United States. United States was higher by 15.0% percentage points. Results stay in each local currency with no exchange rates.
Comparison summary
2000–2025
Canada total CPI
72.1%
United States total CPI
87.1%
Difference (A - B)
-15.0%
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.920
At a glance
-15.0%
Total CPI difference (Canada minus United States)
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.920x
Canada
CAD | CPI 2000-2025
Total inflation
72.1%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.20%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.721x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
United States
USD | CPI 2000-2025
Total inflation
87.1%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.54%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.871x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
Difference snapshot (A - B)
Total inflation difference
-15.0%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.920x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights
Over 2000–2025, CPI inflation in Canada was -15.0% compared with United States. The CPI growth factor ratio of 0.920 suggests Canada prices grew slower overall during this period.
Annualized rates also diverged: Canada averaged 2.20% per year versus 2.54% for United States. In short, United States outpaced Canada on CPI growth across this exact range.
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