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Compare CPI inflation rates: Germany vs Italy (20202025)

From 2020 to 2025, Germany CPI inflation was 12.6% versus 13.7% in Italy. Italy was higher by 1.1% percentage points. Results stay in each local currency with no exchange rates.

Comparison summary
2020–2025
Germany total CPI
12.6%
Cumulative inflation
Italy total CPI
13.7%
Cumulative inflation
Difference (A - B)
-1.1%
Percentage points
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.990
Relative CPI growth
At a glance
-1.1%
Total CPI difference (Germany minus Italy)
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.990x
Germany
1.126x
12.6%
Italy
1.137x
13.7%
Germany
EUR | CPI 2020-2025
Total inflation
12.6%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.40%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.126x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
Italy
EUR | 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.
Difference snapshot (A - B)
Total inflation difference
-1.1%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.990x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights

Over 20202025, CPI inflation in Germany was -1.1% compared with Italy. The CPI growth factor ratio of 0.990 suggests Germany prices grew slower overall during this period.

Annualized rates also diverged: Germany averaged 2.40% per year versus 2.60% for Italy. In short, Italy outpaced Germany on CPI growth across this exact range.

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