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Australia vs Switzerland Inflation
Australia moved above Switzerland in 1962. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 39% of Australia’s Inflation; today the figure is about 5%, and the pair was closest in 1965 (100%).
| Year | Australia | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.73% | 1.44% | 39% |
| 1970 | 3.44% | 3.62% | 105% |
| 1980 | 10.14% | 4.02% | 40% |
| 1990 | 7.33% | 5.4% | 74% |
| 2000 | 4.46% | 1.56% | 35% |
| 2010 | 2.92% | 0.69% | 24% |
| 2020 | 0.85% | -0.73% | — |
| 2025 | 2.87% | 0.15% | 5% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia move above Switzerland in Inflation?
In 1962. Australia’s published Inflation rose above Switzerland’s that year.
How do Australia and Switzerland compare today?
Australia is ahead: 2.87% against 0.15% — the trailing economy stands at about 5% 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: