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Brazil vs Mexico Inflation
Brazil moved above Mexico in 1996. In 1981 Mexico stood at roughly 27% of Brazil’s Inflation; today the figure is about 76%, and the pair was closest in 2019 (97%).
| Year | Brazil | Mexico | Mexico as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 101.73% | 4.93% | 5% |
| 1970 | 101.73% | 5% | 5% |
| 1980 | 101.73% | 26.35% | 26% |
| 1990 | 2,947.73% | 26.65% | 1% |
| 2000 | 7.04% | 9.49% | 135% |
| 2010 | 5.04% | 4.16% | 82% |
| 2020 | 3.21% | 3.4% | 106% |
| 2025 | 5.02% | 3.81% | 76% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil move above Mexico in Inflation?
In 1996. Brazil’s published Inflation rose above Mexico’s that year.
How do Brazil and Mexico compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 5.02% against 3.81% — the trailing economy stands at about 76% 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: