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Compare CPI inflation rates: Canada vs United States (20002025)

Use this inflation rate calculator to compare CPI inflation across the same years. Results stay in each local currency with no exchange rates.

Comparison summary
2000–2025
Canada total CPI
74.0%
Cumulative inflation
United States total CPI
80.1%
Cumulative inflation
Difference (A - B)
-6.0%
Percentage points
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.967
Relative CPI growth
At a glance
-6.0%
Total CPI difference (Canada minus United States)
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.967x
Canada
1.740x
74.0%
United States
1.801x
80.1%
Canada
CAD | CPI 2000-2025
Total inflation
74.0%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.24%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.740x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
United States
USD | CPI 2000-2025
Total inflation
80.1%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.38%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.801x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
Difference snapshot (A - B)
Total inflation difference
-6.0%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.967x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights

Over 20002025, CPI inflation in Canada was -6.0% compared with United States. The CPI growth factor ratio of 0.967 suggests Canada prices grew slower overall during this period.

Annualized rates also diverged: Canada averaged 2.24% per year versus 2.38% for United States. Use the links below to explore additional ranges.