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Compare CPI inflation rates: United Kingdom vs United States (2010–2025)

From 2010 to 2025, United Kingdom CPI inflation was 53.1% versus 47.8% in United States. United Kingdom was higher by 5.4% percentage points. Results stay in each local currency with no exchange rates.

Comparison summary
2010–2025
United Kingdom total CPI
53.1%
Cumulative inflation
United States total CPI
47.8%
Cumulative inflation
Difference (A - B)
+5.4%
Percentage points
Factor ratio (A / B)
1.036
Relative CPI growth
At a glance
+5.4%
Total CPI difference (United Kingdom minus United States)
Factor ratio (A / B)
1.036x
United Kingdom
1.531x
53.1%
United States
1.478x
47.8%
United Kingdom
GBP | CPI 2010-2025
Total inflation
53.1%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.88%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.531x
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
+5.4%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
1.036x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights

Over 2010–2025, CPI inflation in United Kingdom was +5.4% compared with United States. The CPI growth factor ratio of 1.036 suggests United Kingdom prices grew faster overall during this period.

Annualized rates also diverged: United Kingdom averaged 2.88% per year versus 2.64% for United States. In short, United Kingdom outpaced United States on CPI growth across this exact range.