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

From 2010 to 2025, Canada CPI inflation was 42.7% versus 46.3% in United States. United States was higher by 3.6% percentage points. Results stay in each local currency with no exchange rates.

Comparison summary
2010–2025
Canada total CPI
42.7%
Cumulative inflation
United States total CPI
46.3%
Cumulative inflation
Difference (A - B)
-3.6%
Percentage points
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.976
Relative CPI growth
At a glance
-3.6%
Total CPI difference (Canada minus United States)
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.976x
Canada
1.427x
42.7%
United States
1.463x
46.3%
Canada
CAD | CPI 2010-2025
Total inflation
42.7%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.40%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.427x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
United States
USD | CPI 2010-2025
Total inflation
46.3%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.57%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.463x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
Difference snapshot (A - B)
Total inflation difference
-3.6%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.976x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights

Over 20102025, CPI inflation in Canada was -3.6% compared with United States. The CPI growth factor ratio of 0.976 suggests Canada prices grew slower overall during this period.

Annualized rates also diverged: Canada averaged 2.40% per year versus 2.57% for United States. In short, United States outpaced Canada on CPI growth across this exact range.