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

From 2020 to 2025, Germany CPI inflation was 12.6% versus 14.8% in United States. United States was higher by 2.2% percentage points. 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. In short, United States outpaced Germany on CPI growth across this exact range.