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

From 2010 to 2025, Nigeria CPI inflation was 760.3% versus 47.8% in United States. Nigeria was higher by 712.5% percentage points. Results stay in each local currency with no exchange rates.

Comparison summary
2010–2025
Nigeria total CPI
760.3%
Cumulative inflation
United States total CPI
47.8%
Cumulative inflation
Difference (A - B)
+712.5%
Percentage points
Factor ratio (A / B)
5.821
Relative CPI growth
At a glance
+712.5%
Total CPI difference (Nigeria minus United States)
Factor ratio (A / B)
5.821x
Nigeria
8.603x
760.3%
United States
1.478x
47.8%
Nigeria
NGN | CPI 2010-2025
Total inflation
760.3%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
15.43%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
8.603x
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
+712.5%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
5.821x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights

Over 20102025, CPI inflation in Nigeria was +712.5% compared with United States. The CPI growth factor ratio of 5.821 suggests Nigeria prices grew faster overall during this period.

Annualized rates also diverged: Nigeria averaged 15.43% per year versus 2.64% for United States. In short, Nigeria outpaced United States on CPI growth across this exact range.