Calculate the compound annual growth rate

Investors and analysts use it to compare annualized growth across investments or businesses observed over different periods.

Calculate the compound annual growth rate. Everything runs in your browser, so the values you enter are never uploaded, shared, or stored.

How to use

Enter the initial value of the indicator at the start of the period you are studying.
Provide the final value reached at the end of that period.
Specify the number of years between the initial value and the final value.
Click the calculate button to obtain the compound annual growth rate.
Read the result as a percentage and check that it matches your analysis.

Example

The sample input uses a starting value, an ending value and a duration in years. After calculating, the result shows the annualized rate that links these two values. You can compare this rate with other investments or activities.

Input

1500
3000
7

Output

CAGR: 10.409 %
Multiplicateur total: 2

Limits and formats

The tool assumes steady, compound growth over the entire period.
It does not account for intermediate contributions or withdrawals.
The number of years must be greater than zero.
The result is an annualized rate, not a forecast of future performance.

Where processing happens

The calculation is performed in your browser. The values you enter are neither uploaded nor stored. No financial data leaves your device.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between annual growth and annualized growth?

Simple annual growth compares two consecutive years. Annualized growth, or compound rate, smooths the progression over several years to give an equivalent yearly rate. It allows you to compare periods of different lengths.

Can the number of years be a decimal?

The field expects a number of years. If your period is not a whole number, you can use a decimal to represent the fraction of a year. The calculation remains consistent as long as the value is positive.

What happens if the final value is lower than the initial value?

The result will be a negative rate. This indicates an annualized decline over the period. The tool shows the corresponding rate, but interpret the sign carefully according to the context.