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China vs India Inflation
India moved above China in 1988. In 1987 China stood at roughly 82% of India’s Inflation; today the figure is about 2%, and the pair was closest in 2004 (102%).
| Year | China | India | India as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.78% | 7.23% | 406% |
| 1970 | 5.09% | 7.23% | 142% |
| 1980 | 11.35% | 7.23% | 64% |
| 1990 | 8.97% | 3.05% | 34% |
| 2000 | 4.01% | 0.35% | 9% |
| 2010 | 11.99% | 3.18% | 26% |
| 2020 | 6.62% | 2.42% | 37% |
| 2025 | 2.4% | 0.06% | 2% |
Frequently asked questions
When did India move above China in Inflation?
In 1988. India’s published Inflation rose above China’s that year.
How do China and India compare today?
India is ahead: 2.4% against 0.06% — the trailing economy stands at about 2% 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: