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Brazil vs Spain Inflation
Brazil has posted the higher Inflation in every published year. In 1981 Spain stood at roughly 14% of Brazil’s Inflation; today the figure is about 53%, and the pair was closest in 2022 (90%).
| Year | Brazil | Spain | Spain as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 101.73% | 1.18% | 1% |
| 1970 | 101.73% | 5.73% | 6% |
| 1980 | 101.73% | 15.56% | 15% |
| 1990 | 2,947.73% | 6.72% | 0% |
| 2000 | 7.04% | 3.43% | 49% |
| 2010 | 5.04% | 1.8% | 36% |
| 2020 | 3.21% | -0.32% | — |
| 2025 | 5.02% | 2.67% | 53% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil move above Spain in Inflation?
It has not come to that. Brazil has posted the higher Inflation in every published year (1981–2025).
How do Brazil and Spain compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 5.02% against 2.67% — the trailing economy stands at about 53% 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: