Josh 1
The acceleration of inflation is global: Difference in core inflation rates from 12/2020–4/2022, compared to 2 years pre-pandemic
| Nation | Difference in core inflation rates from 12/2020–4/2022 |
|---|---|
| Czech Republic | 7.2% |
| Poland | 6.2% |
| Lithuania | 5.7% |
| Estonia | 5.3% |
| Slovak Republic | 4.7% |
| Hungary | 4.6% |
| Latvia | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 3.5% |
| USA | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | 3.0% |
| Slovenia | 2.6% |
| Denmark | 2.6% |
| Germany | 2.4% |
| Iceland | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | 2.2% |
| Finland | 2.1% |
| Spain | 2.1% |
| Luxembourg | 2.0% |
| France | 1.9% |
| Italy | 1.4% |
| Sweden | 1.4% |
| Greece | 1.1% |
| Austria | 1.0% |
| Belgium | 1.0% |
| Switzerland | 0.9% |
| Norway | 0.7% |
Source: Harmonized index of consumer price data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), core prices for the US from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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