Compare CPI inflation rates: Canada vs United States (2020–2025)
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
2020–2025
Canada total CPI
13.7%
United States total CPI
14.8%
Difference (A - B)
-1.1%
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.991
At a glance
-1.1%
Total CPI difference (Canada minus United States)
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.991x
Canada
CAD | CPI 2020-2025
Total inflation
13.7%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.60%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.137x
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
-1.1%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.991x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights
Over 2020–2025, CPI inflation in Canada was -1.1% compared with United States. The CPI growth factor ratio of 0.991 suggests Canada prices grew slower overall during this period.
Annualized rates also diverged: Canada averaged 2.60% per year versus 2.80% for United States. Use the links below to explore additional ranges.
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