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Compare CPI inflation rates: Germany vs United States (20202025)

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
Germany total CPI
12.6%
Cumulative inflation
United States total CPI
14.8%
Cumulative inflation
Difference (A - B)
-2.2%
Percentage points
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.981
Relative CPI growth
At a glance
-2.2%
Total CPI difference (Germany minus United States)
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.981x
Germany
1.126x
12.6%
United States
1.148x
14.8%
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 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
-2.2%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.981x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights

Over 20202025, CPI inflation in Germany was -2.2% compared with United States. The CPI growth factor ratio of 0.981 suggests Germany prices grew slower overall during this period.

Annualized rates also diverged: Germany averaged 2.40% per year versus 2.80% for United States. Use the links below to explore additional ranges.