Compare CPI inflation rates: Canada vs United States (2020–2025)
From 2020 to 2025, Canada CPI inflation was 13.7% versus 14.8% in United States. United States was higher by 1.1% percentage points. 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. In short, United States outpaced Canada on CPI growth across this exact range.
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