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

From 2020 to 2025, Philippines CPI inflation was 22.3% versus 14.8% in United States. Philippines was higher by 7.5% percentage points. Results stay in each local currency with no exchange rates.

Comparison summary
2020–2025
Philippines total CPI
22.3%
Cumulative inflation
United States total CPI
14.8%
Cumulative inflation
Difference (A - B)
+7.5%
Percentage points
Factor ratio (A / B)
1.065
Relative CPI growth
At a glance
+7.5%
Total CPI difference (Philippines minus United States)
Factor ratio (A / B)
1.065x
Philippines
1.223x
22.3%
United States
1.148x
14.8%
Philippines
PHP | CPI 2020-2025
Total inflation
22.3%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
4.11%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.223x
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
+7.5%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
1.065x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights

Over 20202025, CPI inflation in Philippines was +7.5% compared with United States. The CPI growth factor ratio of 1.065 suggests Philippines prices grew faster overall during this period.

Annualized rates also diverged: Philippines averaged 4.11% per year versus 2.80% for United States. In short, Philippines outpaced United States on CPI growth across this exact range.