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Australia vs Saudi Arabia Inflation
Australia moved above Saudi Arabia in 1969. In 1964 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 98% of Australia’s Inflation; today the figure is about 71%.
| Year | Australia | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.73% | 2.8% | 75% |
| 1970 | 3.44% | 0.18% | 5% |
| 1980 | 10.14% | 4.17% | 41% |
| 1990 | 7.33% | 2.08% | 28% |
| 2000 | 4.46% | -1.13% | — |
| 2010 | 2.92% | 5.34% | 183% |
| 2020 | 0.85% | 3.19% | 376% |
| 2025 | 2.87% | 2.04% | 71% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia move above Saudi Arabia in Inflation?
In 1969. Australia’s published Inflation rose above Saudi Arabia’s that year.
How do Australia and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Australia is ahead: 2.87% against 2.04% — the trailing economy stands at about 71% of the leader.
Are these Inflation figures nominal or adjusted?
The series is a share expressed in annual %, exactly as the World Bank publishes it; movements are percentage points, not percent.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: