Compare CPI inflation rates: United Kingdom vs United States (2020–2025)
From 2020 to 2025, United Kingdom CPI inflation was 16.0% versus 14.8% in United States. United Kingdom was higher by 1.2% percentage points. Results stay in each local currency with no exchange rates.
Comparison summary
2020–2025
United Kingdom total CPI
16.0%
United States total CPI
14.8%
Difference (A - B)
+1.2%
Factor ratio (A / B)
1.010
At a glance
+1.2%
Total CPI difference (United Kingdom minus United States)
Factor ratio (A / B)
1.010x
United Kingdom
GBP | CPI 2020-2025
Total inflation
16.0%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
3.01%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.160x
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
+1.2%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
1.010x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights
Over 2020–2025, CPI inflation in United Kingdom was +1.2% compared with United States. The CPI growth factor ratio of 1.010 suggests United Kingdom prices grew faster overall during this period.
Annualized rates also diverged: United Kingdom averaged 3.01% per year versus 2.80% for United States. In short, United Kingdom outpaced United States on CPI growth across this exact range.
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