Compare CPI inflation rates: Malaysia vs United States (2020–2025)
From 2020 to 2025, Malaysia CPI inflation was 12.1% versus 14.8% in United States. United States was higher by 2.7% percentage points. Results stay in each local currency with no exchange rates.
Comparison summary
2020–2025
Malaysia total CPI
12.1%
United States total CPI
14.8%
Difference (A - B)
-2.7%
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.976
At a glance
-2.7%
Total CPI difference (Malaysia minus United States)
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.976x
Malaysia
MYR | CPI 2020-2025
Total inflation
12.1%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.31%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.121x
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
-2.7%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.976x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights
Over 2020–2025, CPI inflation in Malaysia was -2.7% compared with United States. The CPI growth factor ratio of 0.976 suggests Malaysia prices grew slower overall during this period.
Annualized rates also diverged: Malaysia averaged 2.31% per year versus 2.80% for United States. In short, United States outpaced Malaysia on CPI growth across this exact range.
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