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China vs Brazil Inflation
Brazil moved above China in 2007. In 1987 China stood at roughly 3% of Brazil’s Inflation; today the figure is about 1%, and the pair was closest in 2008 (104%).
| Year | China | Brazil | Brazil as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 101.73% | 7.23% | 7% |
| 1970 | 101.73% | 7.23% | 7% |
| 1980 | 101.73% | 7.23% | 7% |
| 1990 | 2,947.73% | 3.05% | 0% |
| 2000 | 7.04% | 0.35% | 5% |
| 2010 | 5.04% | 3.18% | 63% |
| 2020 | 3.21% | 2.42% | 75% |
| 2025 | 5.02% | 0.06% | 1% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil move above China in Inflation?
In 2007. Brazil’s published Inflation rose above China’s that year.
How do China and Brazil compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 5.02% against 0.06% — the trailing economy stands at about 1% 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: