Compare CPI inflation rates: Saudi Arabia vs United States (2020–2025)
From 2020 to 2025, Saudi Arabia CPI inflation was 12.1% versus 24.5% in United States. United States was higher by 12.4% percentage points. Results stay in each local currency with no exchange rates.
Comparison summary
2020–2025
Saudi Arabia total CPI
12.1%
United States total CPI
24.5%
Difference (A - B)
-12.4%
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.901
At a glance
-12.4%
Total CPI difference (Saudi Arabia minus United States)
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.901x
Saudi Arabia
SAR | CPI 2020-2025
Total inflation
12.1%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.32%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.121x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
United States
USD | CPI 2020-2025
Total inflation
24.5%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
4.48%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.245x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
Difference snapshot (A - B)
Total inflation difference
-12.4%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.901x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights
Over 2020–2025, CPI inflation in Saudi Arabia was -12.4% compared with United States. The CPI growth factor ratio of 0.901 suggests Saudi Arabia prices grew slower overall during this period.
Annualized rates also diverged: Saudi Arabia averaged 2.32% per year versus 4.48% for United States. In short, United States outpaced Saudi Arabia on CPI growth across this exact range.
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