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Compare CPI inflation rates: Malaysia vs United States (20102025)

From 2010 to 2025, Malaysia CPI inflation was 34.6% versus 47.8% in United States. United States was higher by 13.2% percentage points. Results stay in each local currency with no exchange rates.

Comparison summary
2010–2025
Malaysia total CPI
34.6%
Cumulative inflation
United States total CPI
47.8%
Cumulative inflation
Difference (A - B)
-13.2%
Percentage points
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.911
Relative CPI growth
At a glance
-13.2%
Total CPI difference (Malaysia minus United States)
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.911x
Malaysia
1.346x
34.6%
United States
1.478x
47.8%
Malaysia
MYR | CPI 2010-2025
Total inflation
34.6%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.00%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.346x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
United States
USD | CPI 2010-2025
Total inflation
47.8%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.64%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.478x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
Difference snapshot (A - B)
Total inflation difference
-13.2%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.911x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights

Over 20102025, CPI inflation in Malaysia was -13.2% compared with United States. The CPI growth factor ratio of 0.911 suggests Malaysia prices grew slower overall during this period.

Annualized rates also diverged: Malaysia averaged 2.00% per year versus 2.64% for United States. In short, United States outpaced Malaysia on CPI growth across this exact range.