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

From 2010 to 2025, United Kingdom CPI inflation was 50.5% versus 46.3% in United States. United Kingdom was higher by 4.2% percentage points. Results stay in each local currency with no exchange rates.

Comparison summary
2010–2025
United Kingdom total CPI
50.5%
Cumulative inflation
United States total CPI
46.3%
Cumulative inflation
Difference (A - B)
+4.2%
Percentage points
Factor ratio (A / B)
1.029
Relative CPI growth
At a glance
+4.2%
Total CPI difference (United Kingdom minus United States)
Factor ratio (A / B)
1.029x
United Kingdom
1.505x
50.5%
United States
1.463x
46.3%
United Kingdom
GBP | CPI 2010-2025
Total inflation
50.5%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.76%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.505x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
United States
USD | CPI 2010-2025
Total inflation
46.3%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.57%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.463x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
Difference snapshot (A - B)
Total inflation difference
+4.2%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
1.029x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights

Over 20102025, CPI inflation in United Kingdom was +4.2% compared with United States. The CPI growth factor ratio of 1.029 suggests United Kingdom prices grew faster overall during this period.

Annualized rates also diverged: United Kingdom averaged 2.76% per year versus 2.57% for United States. In short, United Kingdom outpaced United States on CPI growth across this exact range.