Compare CPI inflation rates: Germany vs United Kingdom (2020–2025)
From 2020 to 2025, Germany CPI inflation was 12.6% versus 16.0% in United Kingdom. United Kingdom was higher by 3.4% percentage points. Results stay in each local currency with no exchange rates.
Comparison summary
2020–2025
Germany total CPI
12.6%
United Kingdom total CPI
16.0%
Difference (A - B)
-3.4%
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.971
At a glance
-3.4%
Total CPI difference (Germany minus United Kingdom)
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.971x
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.
United Kingdom
GBP | CPI 2020-2025
Total inflation
16.0%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
3.01%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.160x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
Difference snapshot (A - B)
Total inflation difference
-3.4%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.971x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights
Over 2020–2025, CPI inflation in Germany was -3.4% compared with United Kingdom. The CPI growth factor ratio of 0.971 suggests Germany prices grew slower overall during this period.
Annualized rates also diverged: Germany averaged 2.40% per year versus 3.01% for United Kingdom. In short, United Kingdom outpaced Germany on CPI growth across this exact range.
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