Compare CPI inflation rates: Canada vs United States (2020–2025)
From 2020 to 2025, Canada CPI inflation was 19.9% versus 24.5% in United States. United States was higher by 4.6% percentage points. Results stay in each local currency with no exchange rates.
Comparison summary
2020–2025
Canada total CPI
19.9%
United States total CPI
24.5%
Difference (A - B)
-4.6%
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.963
At a glance
-4.6%
Total CPI difference (Canada minus United States)
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.963x
Canada
CAD | CPI 2020-2025
Total inflation
19.9%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
3.69%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.199x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
United States
USD | CPI 2020-2025
Total inflation
24.5%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
4.48%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.245x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
Difference snapshot (A - B)
Total inflation difference
-4.6%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.963x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights
Over 2020–2025, CPI inflation in Canada was -4.6% compared with United States. The CPI growth factor ratio of 0.963 suggests Canada prices grew slower overall during this period.
Annualized rates also diverged: Canada averaged 3.69% per year versus 4.48% for United States. In short, United States outpaced Canada on CPI growth across this exact range.
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