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Compare CPI inflation rates: Germany vs United Kingdom (20102025)

From 2010 to 2025, Germany CPI inflation was 38.6% versus 50.5% in United Kingdom. United Kingdom was higher by 11.9% percentage points. Results stay in each local currency with no exchange rates.

Comparison summary
2010–2025
Germany total CPI
38.6%
Cumulative inflation
United Kingdom total CPI
50.5%
Cumulative inflation
Difference (A - B)
-11.9%
Percentage points
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.921
Relative CPI growth
At a glance
-11.9%
Total CPI difference (Germany minus United Kingdom)
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.921x
Germany
1.386x
38.6%
United Kingdom
1.505x
50.5%
Germany
EUR | CPI 2010-2025
Total inflation
38.6%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.20%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.386x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
United Kingdom
GBP | CPI 2010-2025
Total inflation
50.5%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.76%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.505x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
Difference snapshot (A - B)
Total inflation difference
-11.9%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.921x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights

Over 20102025, CPI inflation in Germany was -11.9% compared with United Kingdom. The CPI growth factor ratio of 0.921 suggests Germany prices grew slower overall during this period.

Annualized rates also diverged: Germany averaged 2.20% per year versus 2.76% for United Kingdom. In short, United Kingdom outpaced Germany on CPI growth across this exact range.